provolone

pro·vo·lo·ne | \ ˌprō-və-ˈlō-nē

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, ˈprō-və-ˌlōn \

Definition of provolone

: a usually firm pliant often smoked cheese of Italian origin

Examples of provolone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Each of the cheeses — the earthy fontina, smooth provolone, creamy mozzarella and sharp Parmigiano — is there with noticeable purpose. — Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, "52 Weeks of Pizza: Fratello’s Italian Market & Deli on Broadway a solid neighborhood option," 7 Feb. 2020 This trio of sammies feature 2-1/2 pounds of high-quality deli meat, a pound of provolone cheese, dressed up with two salads and Romaine. — oregonlive, "54 Super Bowl party foods for the ultimate snack-attack," 27 Jan. 2020 The Tartine Station owners plan a mash-up of Palestinian and Filipino influences in open-face sandwiches. Gaucho’s Fire owners plan Brazilian street food like steak and provolone smothered fries with chimichurri. — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, "These are the most exciting Indianapolis restaurants opening in 2020," 31 Dec. 2019 The hot Italian sausage sandwich with red sauce and provolone was heartbreakingly accurate — a proudly messy splatter-bomb, a Proustian time machine back to the New Jersey delis of my youth. — Jesse Pearson, Los Angeles Times, "We eat econo: Mike Watt on pork sandwiches, punk rock and the future of San Pedro," 4 Sep. 2019 The Italian Stallion layers killer giardiniera with slivers of fine salumi; and the Clubber Lang, with house roast beef and spicy provolone, conveys all the punch of its namesake. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "These are the best restaurants in Tempe," 6 Aug. 2019 Hot Turkey and Provolone Sandwich The best part about the $3.99 sandwich, which includes oven-roasted turkey, provolone cheese, red onions, and tomatoes, is that it's warmed up for added perfection. — Alex Aronson, Redbook, "The 14 Best Costco Food Court Menu Items, Ranked," 4 Apr. 2019 So far, popular pizza options have been the Sconnie (mozzarella, provolone, white cheddar, Parmesan cheese with homemade Alfredo sauce) and the Mac Daddy (mozzarella white cheddar and mac noodles). — Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Giuseppe's Pizzeria opens in the former space of Bennollis in Delafield," 7 Nov. 2019 Pizza ingredients, from the dough to the sauce, are made in-house, and pies are topped with a mix of buffalo mozzarella and sharp provolone. — BostonGlobe.com, "Olivia’s Bistro dishes upscale Italian in Nonantum - The Boston Globe," 24 Oct. 2019

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“Provolone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provolone. Accessed 19 Feb. 2020.

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