mezzo
Americanadjective
noun
adverb
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of mezzo
1805–15; < Italian < Latin medius middle
Example Sentences
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I was mezzo mezzo on a trade for Karl-Anthony Towns and I was whatever Italians say that’s less than mezzo mezzo about the giant trade for Mikal Bridges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Rich-voiced mezzo Deborah Nansteel gave Teresa, Amina’s adoptive mother, a character arc: When the community turned against Amina, she broke ranks to shield her daughter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
O’Connor, a multi-octave mezzo soprano of extraordinary emotional range who was recognizable by her shaved head, began her career singing on the streets of Dublin and soon rose to international fame.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023
The mezzo J’Nai Bridges publicly shared her decision to freeze her eggs at a time in her career when she is a sought-after Carmen — a notably physical role.
From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2023
"Be a famous mezzo, of course," I say.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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