pizza

piz·za

noun \ˈpēt-sə\

Definition of PIZZA

: a dish made typically of flattened bread dough spread with a savory mixture usually including tomatoes and cheese and often other toppings and baked —called also pizza pie

— pizza·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

Examples of PIZZA

1. We ordered a pizza for supper.
2. I ordered pizza for supper.
3. a slice of pepperoni pizza

Origin of PIZZA

Italian, perhaps of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German bizzo, pizzo bite, bit, bīzan to bite — more at bite

First Known Use: 1845