pizza
noun
piz·za ˈpēt-sə 
: 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
adjective 
Example Sentences
We ordered a pizza for supper. I ordered pizza for supper. a slice of pepperoni pizza
Recent Examples on the Web Cost is $17 and includes pizza, salad, munchies, dessert, wine and soft drinks. 
Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Those who attended the 122nd annual Feast of Maria Santissima Lauretana in Niles enjoyed Italian beef, pizza, pasta, cannoli, and gelato and listened to Tony Spavone, the Chicago Rat Pack and many more musical attractions. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 The recall was initiated after Home Run Inn received complaints from people who reported finding metal in their pizza. Korin Miller, SELF, 16 Aug. 2022 Raw, cooked or leftover meat, poultry, fish, soft cheeses, milk, yogurt, eggs, leftovers, hot dogs, bacon, lunch meats, pizza, shredded cheeses, casseroles, pasta and pasta sauces, cut fruits and vegetables. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Aug. 2022 Today the product line includes frozen pizza, salsa, salad dressings and pasta sauces, as well as dog food and pet treats. Dave Collins, ajc, 24 Aug. 2022 Today the product line includes frozen pizza, salsa, salad dressings and pasta sauces, as well as dog food and pet treats. Dave Collins, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2022 There will be refreshments such as pizza, popcorn, ice cream, cookies and brownies along with free prizes. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 Guido’s offers steaks, seafood and classic Italian dishes, while Cousin Vinny’s leads with more casual options such as pizza, calzones and stromboli. al, 22 Aug. 2022 See More
Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Those who attended the 122nd annual Feast of Maria Santissima Lauretana in Niles enjoyed Italian beef, pizza, pasta, cannoli, and gelato and listened to Tony Spavone, the Chicago Rat Pack and many more musical attractions. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 The recall was initiated after Home Run Inn received complaints from people who reported finding metal in their pizza. Korin Miller, SELF, 16 Aug. 2022 Raw, cooked or leftover meat, poultry, fish, soft cheeses, milk, yogurt, eggs, leftovers, hot dogs, bacon, lunch meats, pizza, shredded cheeses, casseroles, pasta and pasta sauces, cut fruits and vegetables. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Aug. 2022 Today the product line includes frozen pizza, salsa, salad dressings and pasta sauces, as well as dog food and pet treats. Dave Collins, ajc, 24 Aug. 2022 Today the product line includes frozen pizza, salsa, salad dressings and pasta sauces, as well as dog food and pet treats. Dave Collins, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2022 There will be refreshments such as pizza, popcorn, ice cream, cookies and brownies along with free prizes. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 Guido’s offers steaks, seafood and classic Italian dishes, while Cousin Vinny’s leads with more casual options such as pizza, calzones and stromboli. al, 22 Aug. 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
pizza
noun
piz·za ˈpēt-sə
: a dish made of flattened bread dough topped usually with tomato sauce and cheese and often meat and vegetables and baked
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