mozzarella

Everyday

A soft, white, mild Italian cheese that becomes stretchy and stringy when it is melted, often used on pizza. tree →

In the lessons

An everyday food word: pizza, lasagne, salads and sandwiches. Traditional mozzarella is made from the milk of water buffalo or cows. Phrases: «a ball of mozzarella», «mozzarella sticks», «tomato and mozzarella salad».

Examples

• I like extra mozzarella on my pizza. tree →
• The melted mozzarella stretched when I pulled the slice away. tree →
• We bought a ball of mozzarella for the salad. tree →
• Mozzarella sticks are cheese fried in breadcrumbs. tree →
• Grandma puts mozzarella on top of her lasagne. tree →
• Fresh mozzarella is kept in a little bag of water. tree →
• Mozzarella tastes milder than cheddar. tree →

Note

Usually uncountable (some mozzarella), but «a mozzarella» can mean one ball. Spelling trap: double z and double l: m-o-z-z-a-r-e-l-l-a. It is an Italian word; English speakers often say «mots-a-REL-a».