English · Food & Drink
pizza
/ˈpiːt.sə/
[/ˈpiːt.sə/]
Italian baked flatbread
Beginnernoun
Definition
Pizza is a flat round bread baked with tomato, cheese, and other toppings on top.
Example
They ordered a large pizza with mushrooms and peppers to share during the movie night.
They ordered a large pizza with mushrooms and peppers to share during the movie night.
Etymology
From Italian 'pizza', of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'pitta' bread.
How & Where It’s Used
Originating in Naples, now one of the world's most popular foods.