provolone
noun
pro·vo·lo·ne ˌprō-və-ˈlō-nē 
ˈprō-və-ˌlōn
: a usually firm pliant often smoked cheese of Italian origin
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Gently fold in half of the mozzarella and half of the provolone cheese just until combined. 
Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 There’s a classic Italian with capicollo, soppressata, aged provolone, and the works; a Barbacoa with sauerkraut slaw, cilantro, and consommé dip; and a Grilled Yuba with broccolini, beet, and green kimchi. Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2022 At least one hard: Asiago, manchego, aged provolone, pecorino. USA Today, 29 May 2022 Russell Wilson's The Dangerwich: Pepperoni, salami, black forest ham, provolone cheese, and bacon on Italian Herbs & Cheese bread. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 And Ontiveros upgrades cheesesteaks by making appetizer-size Wagyu sandwiches with aged provolone mornay. Andy Wang, Robb Report, 27 July 2022 The signature sandwiches at Cutlets Sandwich include: chicken cutlet with bacon, white cheddar and its special sauce, herb roasted turkey with provolone, and grilled chicken with fresh mozzarella, arugula and red peppers. Gary Stern, Forbes, 7 June 2021 Tear each slice of mozzarella or provolone in half and arrange the pieces on top of the sandwiches, covering as much of the sauce as possible. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 The Cold Cuts Grinder will be comprised of a French roll, mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce and hot giardiniera and will be available at the Dodgers Deli on the loge level. Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2022 See More
Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 There’s a classic Italian with capicollo, soppressata, aged provolone, and the works; a Barbacoa with sauerkraut slaw, cilantro, and consommé dip; and a Grilled Yuba with broccolini, beet, and green kimchi. Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2022 At least one hard: Asiago, manchego, aged provolone, pecorino. USA Today, 29 May 2022 Russell Wilson's The Dangerwich: Pepperoni, salami, black forest ham, provolone cheese, and bacon on Italian Herbs & Cheese bread. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 And Ontiveros upgrades cheesesteaks by making appetizer-size Wagyu sandwiches with aged provolone mornay. Andy Wang, Robb Report, 27 July 2022 The signature sandwiches at Cutlets Sandwich include: chicken cutlet with bacon, white cheddar and its special sauce, herb roasted turkey with provolone, and grilled chicken with fresh mozzarella, arugula and red peppers. Gary Stern, Forbes, 7 June 2021 Tear each slice of mozzarella or provolone in half and arrange the pieces on top of the sandwiches, covering as much of the sauce as possible. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 The Cold Cuts Grinder will be comprised of a French roll, mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce and hot giardiniera and will be available at the Dodgers Deli on the loge level. Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Italian, augmentative of provola, a kind of cheese
First Known Use
1912, in the meaning defined above