pita

1 of 2

noun (1)

pi·​ta ˈpē-tə 

1

: any of several fiber-yielding plants (such as an agave)

2

: the fiber of a pita

also : any of several fibers from other sources

pita

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a thin flat bread that can be separated easily into two layers to form a pocket

called also pita bread

Examples of pita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Authorities say the items include the Rotisserie Chicken Salad and Gourmet Grape Chicken Salad sold in the store's deli department display as well as pre-packaged products, which include chicken salad sandwiches, croissants, pitas, and dippers. —Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026

Daniels starts with a whole pita and spreads half with peanut butter. —Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026

For lunch, enjoy a choice of housemade hummus and pita, salads, paninis on homemade breads, and/or fresh pastas (the more the merrier). —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026

In each pita pocket, smear 3 tablespoons of hummus in an even layer. —Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Spanish & Portuguese

Noun (2)

Modern Greek

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (2)

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pita

• cheetah
• mita
• pieta
• rita
• vitta
• advaita
• amanita
• cucurbita
• emerita
• incognita
• manzanita
• senorita

Kids Definition

pita

noun

pi·​ta

ˈpēt-ə

: a thin flat bread