provolone

American  

[proh-vuh-loh-nee] / ˌproʊ vəˈloʊ ni /

noun

1. a mellow light-colored, Italian cheese, usually smoked after drying.

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provolone British  

/ ˌprəʊvəˈləʊnɪ /

noun

1. a mellow, pale yellow, soft, and sometimes smoked cheese, made of cows' milk: usually moulded in the shape of a pear

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Etymology

Origin of provolone

1945–50; < Italian, equivalent to provol ( a ) kind of cheese (of debated origin) + -one augmentative suffix

Example Sentences

I order the Classic Italian with prosciutto, ham, salami and provolone.

From Los Angeles Times

It elevates risottos and pastas and can be a unique addition to pizza topped with shallots and provolone.

From Salon

When I was initially recipe testing to create a cheese steak, I looked in my pantry and pulled out my staples: soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, ginger, garlic, mozzarella, unsmoked provolone, Italian cherry peppers, etc.

From Salon

According to Laura Jayne Lamb, the food influencer behind the viral @costcohotfinds Instagram account, the sandwich is served on artisan hearth bread and stuffed with beef and pork meatballs, slices of parmesan and provolone cheese and dollops of marinara sauce.

From Salon

I usually customize my sandwich and order turkey, roast beef, avocado, provolone, tomatoes, pickles, onions and mayonnaise.

From Los Angeles Times