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 new Salt & Straw space is next door to Pie Tap pizzeria in the previous Effin’ Egg location, which closed in late 2024. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026 Androw always chooses House of Bread and wishes more pizzerias would take up the cause. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026 Di Gesu’s food, coupled with the restaurant's nostalgic vibe – a hodgepodge of records plus ‘70s and ‘80s photos of the city – make the pizzeria a cozy neighborhood spot. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 Bella’s Pizza & Caffe, a new New York-style pizzeria, has opened in Cudahy, Wisconsin. Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 11 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 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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