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

Place the pita directly on the oven rack and broil until toasted, 30 seconds to 1 minute. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 27 July 2026

The menu features kabobs, bowls, wraps, salads, pitas, family meals and catering options. — Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 27 July 2026

Season with salt and lemon juice to taste and serve as a dip for cut vegetables and pita chips. — Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026

Expect pita foldies stuffed with wagyu, ahi tuna or falafel, breakfast pitas, smash burgers, Jamaican beef patties, vegan soft serve and smoothies like the Island Love (coconut milk, ginger) and the Queen City (matcha, kale, pineapple). — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 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
• rita
• vitta
• amanita
• cucurbita
• emerita
• incognita
• manzanita
• senorita
• amrita
• excreta

Kids Definition

pita

noun

pi·​ta

ˈpēt-ə

: a thin flat bread