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
: a thin flat bread that can be separated easily into two layers to form a pocket
called also pita bread
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
They can even be sliced and mixed into a grain bowl or salad or paired with a protein source like cottage cheese, pita chips, and hummus for a well-rounded snack.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
Her father started his own tool-and-die shop, while her mother worked at a pita bakery.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Pile it all on a plate (or keep it on the sheet pan) and scoop up with some pita.
—Olivia Quintana, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This delicious creation pairs well with tortilla chips, pita bread, crackers, or even a salty potato chip.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
They can even be sliced and mixed into a grain bowl or salad or paired with a protein source like cottage cheese, pita chips, and hummus for a well-rounded snack.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
Her father started his own tool-and-die shop, while her mother worked at a pita bakery.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Pile it all on a plate (or keep it on the sheet pan) and scoop up with some pita.
—Olivia Quintana, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pita
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“Pita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pita. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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