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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Androw gave several workshops at the expo on opening a pizzeria restaurant, challenges of working with third party delivery services and effective marketing. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026 Dining options range from buffets and pizzerias to specialty options, like Asian Market Kitchen, a sushi restaurant, and Butcher’s Cut for steaks. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026 Food editor Gail Ciampa explains what propelled Pizza Mamma to victory from the initial bracket of 32 pizzerias, toppling even James Beard Award winner Al Forno. Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026 Soon, the pizzeria’s popular soft-serve ice cream will move into the cheese shop. Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 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 18 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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