noun
- a large sandwich made with Italian meats, cheese, and a spiced olive mixture, typically served on a round roll
Usage: also spelled muffaletta; regional specialty of New Orleans, Louisiana; informal
Examples
- We ordered a muffuletta for lunch at the French Quarter deli.
- The muffuletta is filled with ham, salami, mortadella, and provolone cheese.
- She bit into the muffuletta and loved the tangy olive salad.
- The restaurant's signature muffuletta comes on a sesame seed roll.
- Many visitors to New Orleans try a muffuletta as a local specialty.