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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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Brush bread slices and pita with oil.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
The standout Indian kitchen has tandoor ovens — an industry rarity — meaning curries arrive with real naan instead of the pita many other ships pass off as a substitute.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Serve with dippers such as pita bread, carrots, tomatoes, peppers, radishes, and/or and celery.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Customers can now get a lamb and beef gyro, either in a pita bread or a bowl, which comes with lettuce, tomatoes, a yogurt sauce and hot sauce.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Brush bread slices and pita with oil.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
The standout Indian kitchen has tandoor ovens — an industry rarity — meaning curries arrive with real naan instead of the pita many other ships pass off as a substitute.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Serve with dippers such as pita bread, carrots, tomatoes, peppers, radishes, and/or and celery.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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