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 Spicy Spring, the brand’s top seller, with fra diavolo sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella and pecorino Romano, will be available, as will The Vegan with sweet marinara sauce, vegan cheese, basil and extra virgin olive oil. —Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025

For example, a traditional caprese salad can be transformed into finger foods by alternating cherry tomatoes, chunks of mozzarella and leaves of basil on skewers. —Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025

This one combines the sharpness of Pecorino Romano with smooth, fresh mozzarella. —Marissa Mullen, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025

The mozzarella sticks were first introduced to customers nationwide in April as part of the chain’s new Nashville Hot menu. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 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