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burrata

/bʊˈrɑː.tə/
bur · ra · ta
Plural:burratas
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burrata Lexical Profile

burrata Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An Italian fresh cheese made from mozzarella and cream, characterized by a solid outer curd shell and a soft, creamy interior.

Example

"For the appetizer, the chef served heirloom tomatoes paired with a generous ball of creamy burrata and fresh basil."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Burrata is often confused with fresh mozzarella; while both are soft Italian cheeses, burrata is distinctively filled with a rich center of stracciatella and cream.

• Rhymes for burrata

• Nearby Words

burpee
burqa
burr
burrata
burrfish
burrito
burro

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'burrata', meaning 'buttered' (derived from 'burro', meaning 'butter'), referring to its rich, creamy texture. It originated in the Apulia region of southern Italy in the early 20th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Burrata. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/burrata
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