caprese

adjective

UK /kəˈpreɪzeɪ/

US /kəˈpreɪzeɪ/

A caprese salad is a simple dish made with tomatoes, soft white cheese, and green basil leaves.

We ordered a caprese salad with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella for lunch.

SYNONYMS

tomato-and-mozzarella insalata caprese Italian-style Mediterranean

RELATED WORDS

mozzarella basil tomato bruschetta antipasto

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A style of pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.

The pizzeria serves a caprese pizza with fresh basil on top.

3. A sandwich filling of tomato, mozzarella, and basil.

She packed a caprese sandwich for the picnic.

4. Relating to the Italian island of Capri.

The hotel had a caprese view of the sea from its terrace.