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

Fresh, made to order to-go platters with option of protein (gyro meat, beef and chicken shawarma, kebabs and falafel), choice of two sides (hummus, Greek salad, dolmas, tabouli or house salad) and side of pita bread. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

Others show pitas and sandwiches with sauces spread in a latticed pattern, or tortillas with odd speckles that might be the computer’s attempt at natural-seeming char from a comal. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

The Ras El Hanout Cauliflower Bowl is a colorful throwback to that era, where lovely veggies top a chickpea salad that’s served with a small bit of pita for scooping. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Sturdy potato chips are our favorite pairing, but thick pita or pretzel chips, or celery or carrot sticks also pair nicely. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 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
• rita
• vitta
• amanita
• cucurbita
• emerita
• incognita
• manzanita
• senorita
• amrita
• excreta

Kids Definition

pita

noun

pi·​ta

ˈpēt-ə

: a thin flat bread