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pita

PIH-tuh

Pita (noun) means a soft, round flatbread that can be split open to form a pocket for fillings. Example: “We stuffed the pita with grilled chicken and salad.”

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A soft, round flatbread that can be split open to form a pocket for fillings.
"We stuffed the pita with grilled chicken and salad."

How to use pita

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA round flatbread often used to make pocket sandwiches.

Common pairings
pita bread pita pocket

Word forms

pitas plural, pites plural, pitas plural

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Etymology

From Greek pita ("pie"), related to the word "pizza".

Origin: Greek

pocket bread

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pita” mean?

The word “pita” means a soft, round flatbread that can be split open to form a pocket for fillings. In plain terms, a round flatbread often used to make pocket sandwiches.

How do you pronounce “pita”?

“Pita” is pronounced PIH-tuh (/ˈpiːtə/ in IPA).

How do you use “pita” in a sentence?

Here is “pita” used in a sentence: “We stuffed the pita with grilled chicken and salad.”

What part of speech is “pita”?

“Pita” is a noun.

Where does the word “pita” come from?

The word “pita” comes from Greek. From Greek pita ("pie"), related to the word "pizza".

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