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

Add 1 cup raw sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), and/or coarsely crushed raw nuts (such as walnuts, almonds, and/or hazelnuts) and stir to coat. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

The first course is a butternut squash soup with herb and chile morita broth, beet and Brussels sprout chips and pepitas, paired with a cocktail of Tequila Don Julio Blanco, Grand Marnier and mandarin puree. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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

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