pizza

noun

piz·​za ˈpēt-sə How to pronounce pizza (audio)
: a dish made typically of flattened bread dough spread with a savory mixture usually including tomatoes and cheese and often other toppings and baked

called also pizza pie

pizzalike
ˈpēt-sə-ˌlīk How to pronounce pizza (audio)
adjective

Examples of pizza in a Sentence

We ordered a pizza for supper. I ordered pizza for supper. a slice of pepperoni pizza
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Workplace perks are evolving beyond free pizza and game rooms. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Venture downtown to dine at upscale restaurants like Felt Bar & Eatery, or casual spots like Pie Hole, an open-late pizza joint popular with students at the nearby University of Utah. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 Eggs might be served with homemade brioche and bacon hot from a cast-iron pan, or as part of a breakfast pizza crowned with Boursin cheese and edible flowers straight from the garden. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Zilke's been stocking the coffee station and bringing in pizza, trying to keep up staff morale. — Kate Wells, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pizza

Word History

Etymology

Italian, perhaps of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German bizzo, pizzo bite, bit, bīzan to bite — more at bite

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pizza was in 1825

Phrases Containing pizza

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pizza

noun
piz·​za ˈpēt-sə How to pronounce pizza (audio)
: a dish made typically of thinly rolled bread dough spread with a spiced mixture usually including tomatoes and cheese and often other toppings and baked

called also pizza pie

Etymology

from Italian pizza "pizza"

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