NYT Dictionary
PROVOLONE
/ˈpɹoʊvəloʊn/NounPRO-vo-lo-nepro-vo-lo-ne · 4 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A semi-hard cheese made of whole milk from cows. It comes primarily from Southern Italy.
Etymology
Origin: Italian
Borrowed from Italian provolone, augmentative of provola.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cheese
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: