noun
provolone
proh-vuh-LOH-nee
noun
1
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
Word Forms
provolones plural
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Etymology
From Italian provolone, an augmentative (bigger version) of provola, an earlier type of cheese.