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

Order the mozzarella grilled on lemon leaves. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026

Don’t miss the focaccia square slices, especially the Traditionale with fresh mozzarella and basil. — Peter St. Onge updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026

One has eggs, bacon, potato and cheese and the other is vegan (soyrizo, black bean, kale, sweet potato, vegan mozzarella). — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026

At Firetower, guests feast on Vietnamese-style summer rolls with Gulf shrimp and braised kale and sweet-potato pizza with mozzarella. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 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