provolone

noun

pro·​vo·​lo·​ne ˌprō-və-ˈlō-nē 

ˈprō-və-ˌlōn

: a usually firm pliant often smoked cheese of Italian origin

Examples of provolone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The meat and provolone bring the richness, veggies bring the crunch and freshness then the oil, vinegar and oregano come through and give it that classic Italian sub bite. — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Swiss cheese earned 10% of the vote, while provolone garnered 5% and blue and Jack both received 4% each. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The house aioli dressing is added as well as provolone cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

Try traditional dishes like pasta con patate e provola (pasta with potatoes and provolone cheese) at Mimì alla Ferrovia and sip espresso (Naples is especially famous for its excellent coffee) at the elegant Caffè Gambrinus. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, augmentative of provola, a kind of cheese

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above