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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

Examples of pizzeria in a Sentence

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In a city newly adorned with Michelin stars and an influx of celebrity chef attention, Moto Moda — equal parts pizzeria, motorsport shrine and mid-century Italian daydream — almost feels like a rebuttal. Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Nov. 2025 Health inspectors cited the Sacramento pizzeria after paneer cheese, cut tomatoes and chicken toppings measured too warm to be considered safe. Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025 The city has faced intense scrutiny over low bail for repeat offenders in the wake of another public transit stabbing, the August murder of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old pizzeria worker stabbed in the neck from behind on a commuter train. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025 The Camp North End storefront feels like a cool, 12-seat artisanal pizzeria that doesn’t try too hard. Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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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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