noun

Margherita

Margherita (noun) means a pizza topped simply with tomato, mozzarella, and basil. Example: “We shared a margherita and a plate of garlic bread.”

noun

A pizza topped simply with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.

"We shared a margherita and a plate of garlic bread."

How to use Margherita

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe classic, simplest style of pizza — tomato, cheese, and basil.

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margarita →

Common pairings

margherita pizza

Word forms

Margheritas plural

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Etymology

Named after Queen Margherita of Savoy (1851-1926), for whom the pizza's red, white, and green toppings were said to represent the Italian flag.

Origin: Italian · First attested 1851

Class of 1851 Margherita joined the language around 1851.

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Rhymes for Margherita

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Margherita” mean?

The word “Margherita” means a pizza topped simply with tomato, mozzarella, and basil. In plain terms, the classic, simplest style of pizza — tomato, cheese, and basil.

How do you use “Margherita” in a sentence?

Here is “Margherita” used in a sentence: “We shared a margherita and a plate of garlic bread.”

What part of speech is “Margherita”?

“Margherita” is a noun.

Where does the word “Margherita” come from?

The word “Margherita” dates back to around 1851 and comes from Italian. Named after Queen Margherita of Savoy (1851-1926), for whom the pizza's red, white, and green toppings were said to represent the Italian flag.

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