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

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mozzarella, ricotta and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. —Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025

Heirloom or cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and torn basil topped with a drizzle of olive oil and this glaze make for the ideal appetizer. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025

The Crafted Flatzz are available in five different artisanal recipes, according to Pizza Hut, including a Three Cheese Flatzz that is layered with sweet marinara sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, Romano and a hint of oregano. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025

Leprino, the world’s largest mozzarella maker, has undergone a transformation after the death of reclusive billionaire and former chairman and CEO James Leprino. —Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

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