: 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
Examples of pizza in a Sentence
We ordered a pizza for supper.
I ordered pizza for supper.
a slice of pepperoni pizza
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The standard set includes the oven itself, a pizza stone, and a carrying strap.
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
The Samsons’ Rossoblu, along with Superfine’s Sunday pizza service, remain open in the Fashion District.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Varavara, a casual beachside restaurant that features dishes like pizza, a fresh catch of the day, and steaks, quickly became my favorite lunch spot.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
For a big-city experience (think flashy bar and upscale pastas and pizzas), try Vulcania, a restaurant by the Voltaggio brothers.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
The Samsons’ Rossoblu, along with Superfine’s Sunday pizza service, remain open in the Fashion District.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Varavara, a casual beachside restaurant that features dishes like pizza, a fresh catch of the day, and steaks, quickly became my favorite lunch spot.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
For a big-city experience (think flashy bar and upscale pastas and pizzas), try Vulcania, a restaurant by the Voltaggio brothers.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Pizza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pizza. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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pizza
noun
piz·za
ˈpēt-sə 
: a dish made typically of thinly rolled bread dough spread with a spiced mixture usually including tomatoes and cheese and often other toppings and baked
called also pizza pie
Etymology
from Italian pizza "pizza"
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