matzo ball

noun

: a small ball-shaped dumpling made from matzo meal

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Round out your order with a knish, a bowl of matzo ball soup, or cheese blintzes. Devra Ferst, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026 With fan-favorite sticky wings, matzo ball soup, soft serve, tasting menus and an opening incarnation as a casual deli, Yangban (formerly Yangban Society) lived multiple lives in its two-year run. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025 Plus, Max’s fluffy eggs and Helen’s matzo ball soup will be listed to honor his parents. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 18 Nov. 2025 Pratt grew up in the Palisades, hanging out at the beach, hiking the trails, ordering a French dip and matzo ball soup at Mort’s Deli after weekend sports competitions. Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for matzo ball

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of matzo ball was in 1902

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“Matzo ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matzo%20ball. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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