caprese

American  

[kuh-prey-zey, ‑zee] / kəˈpreɪ zeɪ, ‑zi /

adjective

(sometimes initial capital letter)

1. prepared with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil leaves and drizzled with olive oil.

   a caprese salad;

   caprese sandwiches;

   pizza caprese.

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Etymology

Origin of caprese

< Italian: of or in the style of Capri

Example Sentences

Now, whether these folks invite me over for dinner once that basil becomes pesto or Caprese salad ... that’s up to them.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

Another Friday night, another welcome party: his and hers signature cocktails, best friend’s toast about embarrassing high school shenanigans and Caprese skewers at the buffet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024

Generally, these are best reserved for Caprese salads, pasta salads and other "raw" or cold applications instead of being used on a pizza.

From Salon • Oct. 2, 2022

First off, it’s peak corn on the cob and Caprese season, time to go full tomato mode.

From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2022

When he was still a little child his father finished his work as an official at Caprese and returned to Florence; but he left the little Angelo behind with his nurse.

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