pizza

noun

piz·​za ˈpēt-sə 

: a dish made typically of flattened bread dough spread with a savory mixture usually including tomatoes and cheese and often other toppings and baked

called also pizza pie

pizzalike

ˈpēt-sə-ˌlīk 

adjective

Examples of pizza in a Sentence

We ordered a pizza for supper.

I ordered pizza for supper.

a slice of pepperoni pizza

Recent Examples on the Web

With its tender texture, it can be used as a base for salads, added to pasta, sprinkled over top of a pizza, or turned into pesto. — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026

Bicicletta This relatively new Peachtree City restaurant from chef Andrea Montobbio focuses on a more casual vibe than his original restaurant, Enzo Steakhouse & Bar, with a menu of pizza and handmade pastas. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Learn to make pizza with the Miami Slice team or Cuban cocktails with Julio Cabrera of Café La Trova. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

That unease prompted her to call her son Mohammad, who was sharing a pizza dinner with friends. — Suheir Hashimeh, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, perhaps of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German bizzo, pizzo bite, bit, bīzan to bite — more at bite

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pizza

• Margherita pizza
• Neapolitan pizza
• pizza Margherita

Kids Definition

pizza

noun

piz·​za ˈpēt-sə 

: a dish made typically of thinly rolled bread dough spread with a spiced mixture usually including tomatoes and cheese and often other toppings and baked

called also pizza pie

Etymology

from Italian pizza "pizza"