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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Go with a handheld like the Casa Sensei Luxe Burger, an umami bomb of ground wagyu topped with foie gras, house apple chutney, provolone and arugula, or Togashi Fried Chicken and Waffles with sriracha maple syrup. Lori Capullo, Sun Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2024 Jason's Deli's Beefeater sandwich comes with a half pound of roast beef with provolone on a New Orleans-style French baguette. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 30 July 2024 Sandwiches include a meatball sub with marinara, provolone and basil and a chicken, bacon, avocado grinder made with roasted chicken, bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeno and aioli. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024 Turn the beloved French Dip – roast beef, caramelized onions, creamy provolone cheese – into sliders for a great make-and-take lunch idea. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 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 3 Dec. 2024.

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