1
: any of several fiber-yielding plants (such as an agave)
2
: the fiber of a pita
also
: any of several fibers from other sources
: a thin flat bread that can be separated easily into two layers to form a pocket
called also pita bread
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Serve this fragrant stew with plenty of pita to sop up all the goodness left in the bowl.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Try succulent lamb and serve it with pitas or tortillas and a variety of toppings so everyone can assemble their dream combo.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Serve in whole-grain pita with cucumber and tomato.
—Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
According to Paper City, Phoenicia Specialty Foods has baked up around half a billion pieces of pita in its tenure.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Serve this fragrant stew with plenty of pita to sop up all the goodness left in the bowl.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Try succulent lamb and serve it with pitas or tortillas and a variety of toppings so everyone can assemble their dream combo.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Serve in whole-grain pita with cucumber and tomato.
—Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pita
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“Pita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pita. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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