provolone
noun
pro·vo·lo·ne
ˌprō-və-ˈlō-nē 
ˈprō-və-ˌlōn
: a usually firm pliant often smoked cheese of Italian origin
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When sliced deli roast beef is your meat of choice, pull it together in one simple sandwich layered with provolone, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, and mustard.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Another newcomer, the Ham & Salami, is made with black forest ham, Genoa salami, Italian-style provolone, lettuce, Roma tomatoes and honey mustard.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Mozzarella, parmesan and/or provolone.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
So Uncle Pat did for nine years, until an employee at his growing enterprise suggested adding provolone.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Another newcomer, the Ham & Salami, is made with black forest ham, Genoa salami, Italian-style provolone, lettuce, Roma tomatoes and honey mustard.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Mozzarella, parmesan and/or provolone.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
So Uncle Pat did for nine years, until an employee at his growing enterprise suggested adding provolone.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for provolone
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“Provolone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provolone. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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