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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Buffalo State Pizza Company owner Philippe Lechevin expressed slight disappointment in the business his pizzeria and bar’s Crossroads location has seen in the two weeks since the World Cup began. Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 Charlotte is becoming a legitimately strong pizza town, thanks to an influx of pizzerias and chefs over the past 15 years bringing Neapolitan, Detroit, New York, Jersey, Buffalo and Sicilian styles to the Queen City. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 He was also caught on surveillance video allegedly on the attack outside a pizzeria with a weapon, the outlet reported, adding that social media videos show havoc in other areas of the city as well. Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026 The studio’s planning to open two more TMNT pizzerias by the end of the year, in Sao Paolo and Mexico City. Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 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 28 Jun. 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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