mortadella

noun

mor·​ta·​del·​la ˌmȯr-tə-ˈde-lə 

: a large smoked sausage made of beef, pork, and pork fat and seasoned with pepper and garlic

Examples of mortadella in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Common deli case options include bologna, mortadella, salami, ham, roast beef, turkey breast, and chicken. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026

The Airline sandwich is generously layered with mortadella, soppressata, provolone and giardiniera — enveloped in that dreamy focaccia that absorbs each savory and spicy component. —Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026

My father would take us around Tehran, his hometown, showing us the mirrorwork of Golestan palace and his favorite shop for mortadella sandwiches. —Alex Shams, Time, 14 Mar. 2026

The final destination, All'antico Vinaio, serves up large focaccia sandwiches with ingredients like spicy eggplant, mortadella and truffle cream. —Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin murtatum sausage seasoned with myrtle berries, from murtus myrtle

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mortadella

• arabella
• bartonella
• bordetella
• cinderella
• citronella
• columella
• isabella
• klebsiella
• legionella
• mozzarella
• pasteurella
• salmonella