PIZZA Definition & Meaning

pizza

[ peet-suh ]

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noun

a flat, open-faced baked pie of Italian origin, consisting of a thin layer of bread dough topped with spiced tomato sauce and cheese, often garnished with anchovies, sausage slices, mushrooms, etc.

pizza

/ ˈ�辱ː�ٲ�ə /

noun

a dish of Italian origin consisting of a baked disc of dough covered with cheese and tomatoes, usually with the addition of mushrooms, anchovies, sausage, or ham

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of pizza¹

1930–35; < Italian pizza (variant pitta ), perhaps ultimately < Greek; Cf. ��ḗt�� bran, ��ŧ��í��ŧ�� bran bread

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of pizza¹

C20: from Italian, perhaps from Vulgar Latin picea (unattested), from Latin piceus relating to pitch ²; perhaps related to Modern Greek pitta cake

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It elevates risottos and pastas and can be a unique addition to pizza topped with shallots and provolone.

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“We bought a bunch right when he got elected because we knew everything’s about to go up,” she said as she stood in line with her 2-year-old son to buy a slice of pizza.

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While they might have come together over a cup of coffee or a slice of pizza before, now they’re meeting to mourn together.

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Blending elements of a pizza parlor with a recording studio, the centrally located space will feature a retro photo booth and serve unique cocktails along with two remixed slices.

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The new rules mean junk foods including pizza, chocolate, and cereal will have to be removed from shop entrances and the end of aisles, while sugary drink refills and some buy-one-get-one-free deals will also end.

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