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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Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026
After grilling, top the chicken with lemon juice and toss it in a pita with tzatziki, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Have it at breakfast with a poached egg and warm pita or toast.
—Georgina Hayden, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
At the adults-only Spa Pool, Rein offers pre- or post-spa fare such as mezze plates with pita and crudité, kale salads, and turkey club sandwiches.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Noun
Serve with dippers such as pita bread, carrots, tomatoes, peppers, radishes, and/or and celery.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026
After grilling, top the chicken with lemon juice and toss it in a pita with tzatziki, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Have it at breakfast with a poached egg and warm pita or toast.
—Georgina Hayden, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
At the adults-only Spa Pool, Rein offers pre- or post-spa fare such as mezze plates with pita and crudité, kale salads, and turkey club sandwiches.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 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 25 Jun. 2026.
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