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

But where did the money come from to pay for everything above that $792,000 – including the nightly free-pizza deliveries? —Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2025

Chefman Indoor Pizza Oven Making at-home pizza has never been easier (or as inexpensive). —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025

Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight received an unexpected mid-air treat after a fellow traveler ordered several pizzas for the entire plane during a lengthy diversion. —Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025

Merriam police and local heroes will help children and their families meet Santa himself, enjoy tasty pizza and cookies, and even get their presents wrapped just in time for the holidays. —Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025

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"