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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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
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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
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“Pita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pita. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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