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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Store soft varieties with a high moisture content, like mozzarella or burrata, in their original liquid in an airtight container. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 May 2025 Sprinkle the mozzarella, cheddar and Parmesan cheeses evenly on top, leaving 1 inch unfilled along one of the long sides. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025 The popcorn chicken bites come atop french fries and topped with mozzarella and Japanese curry, a twist on poutine with curry fries. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2025 App: One that tells you where there’s mozzarella sticks nearby. Air Mail, 19 Apr. 2025 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 21 May. 2025.

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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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