provolone

noun

pro·​vo·​lo·​ne ˌprō-və-ˈlō-nē How to pronounce provolone (audio)
ˈprō-və-ˌlōn
: a usually firm pliant often smoked cheese of Italian origin

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Both will have smoked provolone cheese and two crispy onion rings on a Kaiser roll. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025 Remove the pan from the oven and carefully place a slice of provolone on each pretzel, tearing the slices to fit. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024 Top with one-third of the sausage mixture, one-fourth of the remaining sauce, and one-third of the provolone. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024 The creaminess of provolone was a nice balance to the briny punch from the pickle in both the Turkey and the Vito. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for provolone

Word History

Etymology

Italian, augmentative of provola, a kind of cheese

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of provolone was in 1912

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“Provolone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provolone. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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