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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In 1905, Gennaro Lombardi opened the country’s first pizzeria in downtown Manhattan. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 Both styles were created by immigrants and entrepreneurs in the early 20th century, and both cities still serve them at the original pizzerias that started it all. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026 All that matters at this reservation-only pizzeria is the crust, a technical marvel of puff, bulge and scorch. Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026 Deluca’s Pizza A New York transplant brought his brick oven pies to Deluca’s Pizza, arguably one of the best pizzerias in the states. Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026 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 19 May. 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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