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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Harbor locals should boast that one of the county’s singularly excellent pizzerias is in their backyard. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 Independents rise as chains face headwinds Keown said that while some chains have seen financial headwinds and store closures, independent pizzerias have been ascendant. James Powel, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 Family’s New York restaurants The cousins grew up in a family of restaurateurs who ran pizzerias and authentic Greek restaurants on Long Island, New York. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026 One of the state’s most famous pizzeria companies filed plans last fall to build a restaurant on the southeast corner of the intersection. Jeff Elkins, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 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 4 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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