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

Tortellini salad with mozzarella balls, turkey pepperoni, and cherry tomatoes, served with mandarin oranges. —Katie Drakeford, Ma, Rd, Csp, Ld, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and black pepper. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024

These range from mozzarella cheese making, and pottery throwing, to Japanese Kintsugi, and ice cream making, and offer an ideal opportunity to take a break, get creative, and recharge. —Alison Coleman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Finish top layer: Top with remaining 2 cups marinara sauce mixture, remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella, and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. —Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024

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

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