mascarpone

noun

mas·​car·​po·​ne ˌma-skär-ˈpō-(ˌ)nā How to pronounce mascarpone (audio)
: an Italian cream cheese

Examples of mascarpone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Add mascarpone, beating until just combined, about 30 seconds. Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 29 May 2024 Customers can choose four of 11 spread toppings, such as brie, apple and fig; Mexican street corn; smoked salmon and pesto; or mushroom and mascarpone. Snacks range from $9-$16 and the bruschetta board costs $18. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for mascarpone 

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Italian dialect (Lombardy) mascarpón, augmentative of mascarpa cream cheese

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mascarpone was in 1932

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“Mascarpone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mascarpone. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.

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