matzo ball

noun

: a small ball-shaped dumpling made from matzo meal

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Their other fan favorites are knish, latkes, and matzo ball soup. Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Brace yourself for plenty of matzo ball soup, deli drama, and a heaping helping of love. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 Those attending can vote for the best chicken noodle soup, best matzo ball soup, and best contemporary chicken soup. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Feb. 2024 Aromas of her paprika-spiced potatoes and matzo ball soup greeted Ms. Ames at the front door. Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for matzo ball 

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of matzo ball was in 1902

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“Matzo ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matzo%20ball. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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