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

Protein and fat in pizza help slow the digestion of carbohydrates, while alcohol can lead to a temporary delay in the rise of blood sugar levels. —Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026

Once the second-largest restaurant category in the 1990s, pizza ranked sixth in 2024, The Wall Street Journal recently reported. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026

In addition to its beer offerings, the local taproom sells pizza, salads, apps and wine while also offering a full cocktail menu. —Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026

Popular menu items include pork sliders, carnitas nachos, the Cuban sandwich, and the pork belly burnt ends sandwich and plate, as well as ribs, mac and cheese, and an assortment of pizzas. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Jan. 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

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"