caprese
noun
ca·pre·se kə-ˈprā-zē 
-(ˌ)zā
: a salad consisting of slices of mozzarella and tomatoes, basil, and olive oil or Italian dressing
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web There’s lobster rangoon dip with friend wontons, ahi tuna tacos with mango, avacado and cilantro, and pretzel flats in cheese, buffalo chicken, caprese, and more. 
Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2022 Among its classic dishes are chicken parmesan, homemade meatballs, and a lineup of handhelds from the Italian combo to the chicken caprese. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Dec. 2021 Among its classic dishes are chicken parmesan, homemade meatballs, and a lineup of handhelds from the Italian combo to the chicken caprese. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Dec. 2021 Among its classic dishes are chicken parmesan, homemade meatballs, and a lineup of handhelds from the Italian combo to the chicken caprese. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Dec. 2021 Among its classic dishes are chicken parmesan, homemade meatballs, and a lineup of handhelds from the Italian combo to the chicken caprese. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Dec. 2021 Among its classic dishes are chicken parmesan, homemade meatballs, and a lineup of handhelds from the Italian combo to the chicken caprese. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Dec. 2021 Much like Paige, I was blinded by the abs, but this weak-willed caprese salad tried to show up and play everyone’s favorite influencer and then not even commit to her. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2021 Among its classic dishes are chicken parmesan, homemade meatballs, and a lineup of handhelds from the Italian combo to the chicken caprese. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Dec. 2021 See More
Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2022 Among its classic dishes are chicken parmesan, homemade meatballs, and a lineup of handhelds from the Italian combo to the chicken caprese. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Dec. 2021 Among its classic dishes are chicken parmesan, homemade meatballs, and a lineup of handhelds from the Italian combo to the chicken caprese. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Dec. 2021 Among its classic dishes are chicken parmesan, homemade meatballs, and a lineup of handhelds from the Italian combo to the chicken caprese. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Dec. 2021 Among its classic dishes are chicken parmesan, homemade meatballs, and a lineup of handhelds from the Italian combo to the chicken caprese. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Dec. 2021 Among its classic dishes are chicken parmesan, homemade meatballs, and a lineup of handhelds from the Italian combo to the chicken caprese. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Dec. 2021 Much like Paige, I was blinded by the abs, but this weak-willed caprese salad tried to show up and play everyone’s favorite influencer and then not even commit to her. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2021 Among its classic dishes are chicken parmesan, homemade meatballs, and a lineup of handhelds from the Italian combo to the chicken caprese. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Italian, short for insalata caprese, literally, salad in the manner of Capri
First Known Use
1978, in the meaning defined above