mozzarella

noun

moz·​za·​rel·​la ˌmät-sə-ˈre-lə How to pronounce mozzarella (audio)
: a moist white unsalted unripened cheese of mild flavor and a smooth rubbery texture

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Panko breadcrumbs add crunch; mozzarella makes cheesy pockets; and there's enough sauce for every bite. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 There’s a classic wedge salad and lasagna with ricotta, fontina, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 Other potential menu items available during the deal may include pasta, focaccia and fresh mozzarella. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 The mozzarella comes from Salvatore Corso in Naples. Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mozzarella

Word History

Etymology

Italian, diminutive of mozza, a kind of cheese, from mozzare to cut off, from mozzo cut off, docked, from Vulgar Latin *mutius, alteration of Latin mutilus

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mozzarella was in 1911

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“Mozzarella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mozzarella. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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mozzarella

noun
moz·​za·​rel·​la ˌmät-sə-ˈrel-ə How to pronounce mozzarella (audio)
: a moist white rubbery mild-flavored cheese that is much used in Italian cooking

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