pizzeria

noun

piz·​ze·​ria ˌpēt-sə-ˈrē-ə How to pronounce pizzeria (audio)
Synonyms of pizzerianext
: an establishment where pizzas are made or sold

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The former pizzeria now includes a large interior terrace, while the ground floor houses Boissonnault’s art studio and Calford’s music room, along with a small storefront for a future boutique. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026 Scott Quigley at a bar and pizzeria called Teresa’s in Woburn hours before Quigley crashed his cruiser into a wheelchair van, injuring an occupant in the van who died a month later in the hospital, the State Police confirmed. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026 The pizzeria has nearly a dozen deep dish flavors, ranging from classic cheese to Mike's Hot Honey. Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026 There may be a plethora of bakeries and pizzerias in Los Angeles, but Kristin Colazas Rodriguez’s bakes are singularly excellent. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pizzeria

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from pizza

First Known Use

circa 1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pizzeria was circa 1912

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“Pizzeria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pizzeria. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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pizzeria

noun
piz·​ze·​ria ˌpēt-sə-ˈrē-ə How to pronounce pizzeria (audio)
: an establishment where pizzas are made or sold

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