pita

1 of 2

noun (1)

pi·​ta ˈpē-tə 

1

: any of several fiber-yielding plants (such as an agave)

2

: the fiber of a pita

also : any of several fibers from other sources

pita

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a thin flat bread that can be separated easily into two layers to form a pocket

called also pita bread

Examples of pita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Chia seeds can be mixed into dips and yogurt to create a crunchy condiment for pita bread, crackers, tortillas, and other dipping foods. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024

Choose from traditional, beet or cilantro-jalapeno hummus with fresh pita, roasted buffalo cauliflower or arancini with marinara for the starter. —Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2024

Slice the lamb, mix it with mint, pomegranate seeds, and the dressing, and set it out with lettuce and warm pita breads. 4 of 10Thomas J. Story Yellow Curry Prawns Curry paste is a prime example of the kitchen adage that from scratch is always best. —Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024

Pair with hummus and pita bread or butternut squash soup sprinkled with sesame seeds. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Spanish & Portuguese

Noun (2)

Modern Greek

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (2)

1936, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pita

noun

pi·​ta

ˈpēt-ə

: a thin flat bread