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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Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The waiters are exceedingly handsome here as well, but skip the pita bread.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
In the bowl of a food processor combine pita, walnuts, and 1 Tbsp.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
The chain, which has hundreds of locations across the country, is a build your own bowl place that also serves wraps, pita and dips.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Founded by Greek-American friends Ike Grigoropoulos, Dimitri Moshovitis and Ted Xenohristos, CAVA is a fast-casual chain specializing in customizable bowls, salads and pita dishes inspired by Mediterranean flavors.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The waiters are exceedingly handsome here as well, but skip the pita bread.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
In the bowl of a food processor combine pita, walnuts, and 1 Tbsp.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
The chain, which has hundreds of locations across the country, is a build your own bowl place that also serves wraps, pita and dips.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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 27 Jan. 2026.
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