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

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This visit included a special guest reviewer, my grandfather, Pops, who worked in the family pizzeria as a kid. Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026 Except this pizzeria is in the very boring and suburban Tarrant Parkway Plaza, 8700 North Tarrant Parkway at Davis Boulevard, North Richland Hills. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026 Those in the Louisville area should make sure to check with their local pizzerias for available deals and discounts. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Jan. 2026 Customers have begun ordering smaller-sized pizzas and with fewer toppings, according to Slice, an online food ordering platform for independent pizzerias. Mike Snider, USA Today, 11 Jan. 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

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“Pizzeria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pizzeria. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.

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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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