pizzeria

noun

piz·​ze·​ria ˌpēt-sə-ˈrē-ə How to pronounce pizzeria (audio)
Synonyms of pizzerianext
: an establishment where pizzas are made or sold

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The pizzeria also signed a six-unit franchise deal to expand across the state to Greenville, Spartanburg and Clemson. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026 With food inflation nudging menu prices higher, and GLP-1s transforming eating habits, a pizzeria’s true takeout rival may no longer be the other Tony’s across the street, but rather the nutrient-rich bowl slop from Uber Eats. Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026 One thing Warsi noticed growing up in the Chicago area was a lack of New York-style pizzerias. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026 The Luggage Room One of Pasadena’s favorite pizzerias shut its doors in March alongside sibling projects La Grande Orange (see above) and Otis Bar (see below). Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pizzeria

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from pizza

First Known Use

circa 1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pizzeria was circa 1912

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“Pizzeria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pizzeria. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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pizzeria

noun
piz·​ze·​ria ˌpēt-sə-ˈrē-ə How to pronounce pizzeria (audio)
: an establishment where pizzas are made or sold

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