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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This pizzeria — which has a location in Appleton — features a beer and wine menu, nonalcoholic beverage options and wood fired pizza. Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Shred Happens was making the salad from our pizzeria. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025 Dining options defy mountain town expectations, offering a range of choices from casual pizzerias and breweries to award-winning five-star dining. Visit Telluride, AFAR Media, 18 June 2025 Rooftop seating, a pizzeria within and drinks keep the nostalgic hot spot a favorite for KC natives. Ramal Nasim july 25, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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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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