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Definition of mozzarella

mozzarella

/ˌmɑːtsəˈrɛlə/
moz · za · rel · la
Plural:mozzarellas
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• noun

1

A mild, semi-soft white Italian cheese traditionally made from the milk of water buffaloes or cows, renowned for its smooth, elastic texture and excellent melting properties.

Example

"We baked a homemade pizza topped with fresh tomato sauce, basil leaves, and melted mozzarella."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Italian 'mozzarella', a diminutive of 'mozza' (a type of cheese), derived from the verb 'mozzare' (to cut off), which refers to the traditional method of shaping the curd by tearing and cutting it by hand.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mozzarella. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mozzarella
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