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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA type of Italian cheese, popular on sandwiches like Philly cheesesteaks.

Common pairings

provolone cheese smoked provolone

Word forms

provolones plural

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Etymology

From Italian provolone, an augmentative (bigger version) of provola, an earlier type of cheese.

Origin: Italian

Rhymes for provolone

one bone done gone none tone lone hone cone zone stone phone

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Frequently asked questions

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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