mozzarella
noun
moz·za·rel·la
ˌmät-sə-ˈre-lə 
: a moist white unsalted unripened cheese of mild flavor and a smooth rubbery texture
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Store soft varieties with a high moisture content, like mozzarella or burrata, in their original liquid in an airtight container.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Mostly for the concept of the passeggiata, but also for mozzarella di bufala.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
There is basic pizza with toppings and also a variety of specialty pizzas, such as the Carnivore featuring meatballs, sausage, bacon, pepperoni, mozzarella, and sauce, and the Verdura, featuring spinach, peppers, onions, mushrooms, eggplant, mozzarella and sauce.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Mostly for the concept of the passeggiata, but also for mozzarella di bufala.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
There is basic pizza with toppings and also a variety of specialty pizzas, such as the Carnivore featuring meatballs, sausage, bacon, pepperoni, mozzarella, and sauce, and the Verdura, featuring spinach, peppers, onions, mushrooms, eggplant, mozzarella and sauce.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mozzarella
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mozzarella
noun
moz·za·rel·la
ˌmät-sə-ˈrel-ə
: a moist white rubbery mild-flavored cheese that is much used in Italian cooking
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