Pita: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿฅ™
Add to dictionary

pita

 

[ หˆpiหtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

A round, flat bread of Middle Eastern origin that can be split open to hold a filling.

Synonyms

flatbread, gyro bread, pocket bread

Examples of usage

  • You can fill the pita with falafel and vegetables.
  • Pita bread is often served with hummus.
  • The pita was warm and soft, perfect for wrapping around the grilled meat.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

An affectionate term for a person who is considered attractive or cute.

Synonyms

babe, cutie, heartthrob

Examples of usage

  • She's a real pita, always making us laugh.
  • He's such a pita, always helping others out.

Translations

Translations of the word "pita" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรฃo sรญrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pita-Brot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ roti pita

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pita

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pain pita

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pan de pita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pide

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผํƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุจุฒ ุงู„ุจูŠุชุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pita

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pita

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฎๅก”้ฅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pita

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรญta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธั‚ะฐ ะฝะฐะฝั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pita รงรถrษ™yi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pan de pita

Etymology

The word 'pita' comes from Modern Greek 'pita,' which in turn is derived from Ancient Greek 'pฤ“ktos,' meaning 'solid, clotted.' Pita bread has been a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries, with its origins dating back to ancient civilizations. It is a versatile bread that can be used in various dishes and is enjoyed worldwide for its taste and texture.

See also: cesspit, pit, pitfall.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,946 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.