Pitta

usgb/ˈpiːtə/
noun

A type of flatbread traditionally used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.

She filled the pitta with fresh vegetables and grilled chicken for her lunch.
Visual representation of "pitta" - A type of flatbread traditionally used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Often appears as...

  • pitta bread
  • stuffed pitta
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Culinary Context

Used mainly in food-related topics, 'pitta' often appears in cooking and restaurant menus.

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The menu lists whole wheat pitta as an appetizer.
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Variety of Fillings

'Pitta' refers to the bread itself; what you put inside can vary from meats to veggies.

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She enjoyed a pitta stuffed with falafel and tahini sauce.
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Pronunciation

Pronounced as /ˈpɪt.ə/, it rhymes with 'bitter', not with 'pizza.'

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Could you please pass the pitta bread?
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