provolone

American

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

noun

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

provolone British

/ ˌprəʊvəˈləʊnɪ /

noun

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

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Lauren Reeves, a 32-year-old venture capitalist, grabs a $15 turkey and provolone sandwich.

From The Wall Street Journal

I tend to go Italian-ish — thin slices of prosciutto, a thicker layer of finocchiona, mortadella, sliced tomatoes, provolone, and a swipe of homemade broccoli rabe pesto — but this is an open invitation to follow your own cravings.

From Salon

That panini press ended up quietly transforming the way we cooked through a hot, sticky summer, when turning on the oven felt borderline punitive and a perfectly browned stack of sourdough, oozing with provolone, felt like salvation.

From Salon

Fontina goes all satin and swoon; Havarti brings a gentle, buttery slide; provolone adds a faintly smoky depth; Muenster gives you stretch and softness; asiago offers a nutty edge that makes the whole thing feel a touch more grown-up.

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times

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