caprese

noun

ca·​pre·​se kə-ˈprā-zē How to pronounce caprese (audio)
-(ˌ)zā
: a salad consisting of slices of mozzarella and tomatoes, basil, and olive oil or Italian dressing

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Dreaming of a summer recipe line-up that includes caprese salad, basil pesto pasta, and frosty basil limeade? — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 May 2026 This fun twist on a caprese salad uses fresh strawberries in lieu of tomatoes for a sweet surprise. — Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026 The frittata caprese resembled a flat, open-faced omelet with chunks of buffalo mozzarella, roasted tomato, and basil leaves strewn throughout. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 Stay for chef Fulvio Pierangelini’s caprese salad with avocado and divine spaghetti al pomodoro. — Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for caprese

Word History

Etymology

Italian, short for insalata caprese, literally, salad in the manner of Capri

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of caprese was in 1978

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“Caprese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caprese. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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