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

Others show pitas and sandwiches with sauces spread in a latticed pattern, or tortillas with odd speckles that might be the computer’s attempt at natural-seeming char from a comal. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

The Ras El Hanout Cauliflower Bowl is a colorful throwback to that era, where lovely veggies top a chickpea salad that’s served with a small bit of pita for scooping. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Sturdy potato chips are our favorite pairing, but thick pita or pretzel chips, or celery or carrot sticks also pair nicely. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026

Evan’s go-to items are the Buffalo chicken dip and the Greek chicken pita. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 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