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Definition of pizza

pizza

/ˈpiːt.sə/
piz · za
Plural:pizzas
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1

A popular dish of Italian origin consisting of a baked, flat, generally round base of dough topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various other savory ingredients.

Example

"We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for movie night."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'pizza', meaning 'pie' or 'tart'. Its earlier origins are uncertain but may derive from Vulgar Latin 'pīttia' (flatbread) or a Germanic source akin to Old High German 'bizzo' (bite or morsel).

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pizza. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pizza
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