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

Goodbye to clam chowder, meatloaf, blue cheese dressing and ranch dressing made on site, pico mix, sliced ham, mozzarella cheese, whole milk, heavy cream, coleslaw and blue cheese. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Appenini comes with mozzarella, sautéed courgettes and pancetta, porcini mushrooms and parmigiana. — Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026

Each table is presented with a complimentary basket of garlic bread and a plate of housemade mozzarella with coarse salt. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Fresh mozzarella is soft and moist, with a mild, milky flavor. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 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