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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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2025
Serve with pita chips, crackers, pita wedges or crudites, for dipping.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The menu offers options like Mediterranean hummus with spiced pita, along with flatbreads, fresh salads, charcuterie boards and artisan cheese plates.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
Tip: Serve hummus with pita chips, fresh veggie sticks, crackers, or your favorite chips for a savory beach snack.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 July 2025
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Noun
Top the smoky dip with lemon zest and serve with pita chips.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2025
Serve with pita chips, crackers, pita wedges or crudites, for dipping.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The menu offers options like Mediterranean hummus with spiced pita, along with flatbreads, fresh salads, charcuterie boards and artisan cheese plates.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
Tip: Serve hummus with pita chips, fresh veggie sticks, crackers, or your favorite chips for a savory beach snack.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 July 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 4 Sep. 2025.
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