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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Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Grigoryan often stands at the side of the restaurant’s building, baking pita to order in a portable oven.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Cava, a fast-growing Mediterranean rival, also sells pita wraps and recently raised its full-year sales forecast.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Pairing pita with lean proteins, vegetables and healthy fats can create a well-rounded, nutrient-dense meal.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 May 2026
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Noun
The pita chips were distributed and sold exclusively at Giant Eagle and Market District locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, and Indiana.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Grigoryan often stands at the side of the restaurant’s building, baking pita to order in a portable oven.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Cava, a fast-growing Mediterranean rival, also sells pita wraps and recently raised its full-year sales forecast.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Pairing pita with lean proteins, vegetables and healthy fats can create a well-rounded, nutrient-dense meal.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 May 2026
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 12 May. 2026.
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