Word
pita
Phoneticspi·ta
US/ˈpitə/
UK/pˈiːtɐ/
Definition
n. a type of flatbread that is round and has a pocket in the middle. You can fill it with meat, vegetables, or cheese and eat it as a sandwich.
n. a type of leavened flatbread originating from the Levant, characterized by a pocket formed by the dough during baking. It is typically used as a vehicle for various fillings.
Examples
“I bought a large pita and filled it with grilled chicken.”
“The restaurant serves a variety of pita breads, including plain, whole-wheat, and sesame-seed versions.”
“While the dough is traditionally baked in a tandoor, many home cooks use a standard oven to achieve the same airy texture and hollow center required for a successful pita.”
Examples
simple
“I bought a large pita and filled it with grilled chicken.”
contextual
“The restaurant serves a variety of pita breads, including plain, whole-wheat, and sesame-seed versions.”
complex
“While the dough is traditionally baked in a tandoor, many home cooks use a standard oven to achieve the same airy texture and hollow center required for a successful pita.”
Etymology
From Greek πίτα (píta, “pie”), more at pizza. Doublet of pide and pizza.
Borrowed from Spanish pita (“century plant”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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