pepita

noun

pe·​pi·​ta pe-ˈpē-tä 

: the edible seed of a pumpkin or squash often dried or toasted

Examples of pepita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Salt-Roasted Beet Salad Roasted beets pair with fresh herbs, fennel, spiced pepitas, and a swoop of strained yogurt. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Toasted hunks of homemade corn bread and pepitas make crispy finishers. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026

On the other hand, pepitas are more versatile, as proven by the following ways to eat and use pumpkin seeds. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026

Throw in a few pepitas for a nice crunch. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pepita

• amrita
• excreta
• lolita
• marita
• partita
• samhita
• amanita
• cucurbita
• emerita
• incognita
• manzanita
• senorita