pita

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noun (1)

pi·​ta ˈpē-tə How to pronounce pita (audio)
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

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Noun
Prices will range from $4 for pita bread with hummus to $15 for sandwiches. Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 22 June 2025 On one side, an industrial bakery mass produces pita bread and other goods. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025 Well at Ambar, that includes several choices of pita bread, soups such as Veal and Carrot Ginger, Almond Fried Chicken and several items from their wood burning oven and plenty of enticing vegetables such as Eggplant Moussaka and Fried Zucchini. Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 Crunchy Additions: Include crackers, pita bread, or breadsticks to add more texture. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pita

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of pita was in 1648

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“Pita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pita. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

pita

noun
pi·​ta
ˈpēt-ə
: a thin flat bread
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