mozzarella

noun

moz·​za·​rel·​la ˌmät-sə-ˈre-lə 

: a moist white unsalted unripened cheese of mild flavor and a smooth rubbery texture

Examples of mozzarella in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The New York-style market, which has locations in Stallings and Lancaster, SC, will have fresh pasta and mozzarella, gelato, espresso stations and more. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026

This high-protein, lower-carb chickpea pizza tastes like a traditional pie and is topped with a creamy white sauce, spinach, and a blend of mozzarella, provolone, white cheddar, parmesan, and Romano cheeses. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026

This hearty make-ahead brunch casserole features Italian sausage, purchased Alfredo sauce, hash browns, mozzarella cheese, oven-ready lasagna noodles, and cottage cheese. —Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 6 Jan. 2026

Scatter some of the mozzarella balls over the sauce, then sprinkle some of the grated cheese over them. —Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026

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

Rhymes for mozzarella

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

Kids Definition

mozzarella

noun

moz·​za·​rel·​la ˌmät-sə-ˈrel-ə 

: a moist white rubbery mild-flavored cheese that is much used in Italian cooking