pizzeria

noun

piz·​ze·​ria ˌpēt-sə-ˈrē-ə How to pronounce pizzeria (audio)
Synonyms of pizzerianext
: an establishment where pizzas are made or sold

Examples of pizzeria in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Father-son duo Jamie and Tristan Graziano crowned Zepeddie’s Pizzeria in LoSo their favorite after trying pies at 16 pizzerias across the city. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026 The studio’s planning to open two more TMNT pizzerias by the end of the year, in Sao Paolo and Mexico City. Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 Tandoori Pizza, an Indian fusion pizzeria in Sacramento’s Downtown Commons, has permanently closed, according to its Google page. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026 While the pizzeria in West Haven remains bustling and popular, the frozen pies can be be found in many supermarkets. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pizzeria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pizzeria. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

pizzeria

noun
piz·​ze·​ria ˌpēt-sə-ˈrē-ə How to pronounce pizzeria (audio)
: an establishment where pizzas are made or sold

More from Merriam-Webster on pizzeria

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster