pizzeria

noun

piz·​ze·​ria ˌpēt-sə-ˈrē-ə How to pronounce pizzeria (audio)
: an establishment where pizzas are made or sold

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Over 40 participating pizzerias, including neighborhood staples like 2 Bros. Pizza, Luigi’s, Rocco Pizza, Krave Pizza, and more. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Pizza stones heat up exceptionally well when placed on a grill, just like the brick ovens in professional pizzerias. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025 The pizzeria, located within Jordan’s Furniture, will feature a one-of-a-kind 80-foot wide LED screen, according to a statement, which will play content like sporting and entertainment events. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2025 Khalid Mehdiyev, a former member of the Russian mob who lived in Yonkers and worked at a pizzeria, testified that he was hired as the hitman. Larry Neumeister, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pizzeria

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from pizza

First Known Use

circa 1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pizzeria was circa 1912

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“Pizzeria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pizzeria. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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pizzeria

noun
piz·​ze·​ria ˌpēt-sə-ˈrē-ə How to pronounce pizzeria (audio)
: an establishment where pizzas are made or sold

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