Mozzarella (noun)

1. A traditional southern Italian cheese made from the milk of water buffaloes, or more often from cow's milk. It is soft and white and is typically formed into balls.
2. A soft, white, unripened cheese that is typically made from cow's milk and is used in Italian cuisine, particularly in dishes such as pizza and caprese salad.

Origin:

From italian mozzarella, from mozzare ("to cut off"), from mozzo ("bobtail") + -arella (diminutive suffix).

Examples:

1. She added fresh mozzarella to the top of the pizza before baking it.
2. The caprese salad was made with slices of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil.
3. The mozzarella was stretched by hand to make it smooth and elastic.
4. Mozzarella is a versatile cheese that can be used in a variety of dishes.
5. The cheese platter had a variety of cheeses, including mozzarella, brie and gouda.