pita

1 of 2

noun (1)

pi·​ta ˈpē-tə 

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

pita

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a thin flat bread that can be separated easily into two layers to form a pocket

called also pita bread

Examples of pita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There are also dessert nachos, usually made with something like pita chips, such as cheesecake cannoli nachos. —Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026

For the most filling meal, pack the salad into pita or sandwiches and don't be afraid of additions like avocado and roasted vegetables to round it out. —Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026

It would be lovely served alongside a salad with feta, an orzo salad, roasted potatoes, or pita. —Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026

Authorities say the items include the Rotisserie Chicken Salad and Gourmet Grape Chicken Salad sold in the store's deli department display as well as pre-packaged products, which include chicken salad sandwiches, croissants, pitas, and dippers. —Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Spanish & Portuguese

Noun (2)

Modern Greek

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (2)

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pita

• cheetah
• mita
• pieta
• rita
• vitta
• advaita
• amanita
• cucurbita
• emerita
• incognita
• manzanita
• senorita

Kids Definition

pita

noun

pi·​ta

ˈpēt-ə

: a thin flat bread