noun
provolone
proh-vuh-LOH-nee
Provolone (noun) means a firm, pale yellow Italian cheese made from cow's milk, often smoked or aged. Example: “She melted provolone over the steak sandwich.”
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A firm, pale yellow Italian cheese made from cow's milk, often smoked or aged.
"She melted provolone over the steak sandwich."
How to use provolone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of Italian cheese, popular on sandwiches like Philly cheesesteaks.
Common pairings
provolone cheese
smoked provolone
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Etymology
From Italian provolone, an augmentative (bigger version) of provola, an earlier type of cheese.
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What does “provolone” mean?
The word “provolone” means a firm, pale yellow Italian cheese made from cow's milk, often smoked or aged. In plain terms, a type of Italian cheese, popular on sandwiches like Philly cheesesteaks.
How do you pronounce “provolone”?
“Provolone” is pronounced proh-vuh-LOH-nee (/ˈpɹoʊvəloʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “provolone” in a sentence?
Here is “provolone” used in a sentence: “She melted provolone over the steak sandwich.”
What part of speech is “provolone”?
“Provolone” is a noun.
Where does the word “provolone” come from?
The word “provolone” comes from Italian. From Italian provolone, an augmentative (bigger version) of provola, an earlier type of cheese.
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