Pizza: meaning, definitions and examples

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pizza

 

[ หˆpiหtsษ™ ]

Noun
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Context #1 | Noun

food

A dish of Italian origin consisting of a flat, round base of dough baked with a topping of tomato sauce and cheese, typically with added meat or vegetables.

Synonyms

pie, slice, za.

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Word Description / Examples
pizza

Use 'pizza' as the most common term to describe the dish consisting of a flat round base of dough baked with a topping of tomatoes, cheese, and various other ingredients.

  • Let's order a pizza for dinner.
  • I could eat pizza every day.
pie

The term 'pie' can sometimes refer to a pizza, especially in American English, but more often it refers to a baked dish with a pastry crust and a sweet or savory filling.

  • We had a delicious apple pie for dessert.
  • The chicken pot pie at that restaurant is amazing.
slice

Use 'slice' to refer to an individual piece of pizza. This term is useful when you want to specify a single portion rather than the whole pizza.

  • Can I have a slice of pepperoni pizza?
  • I only want a slice, not the whole pizza.
za

This is a colloquial and very informal term for pizza. It is often used in casual conversations or text messages.

  • Do you want to grab some 'za after the game?
  • Let's get some 'za tonight.

Examples of usage

  • Let's order a pizza for dinner tonight.
  • I love Hawaiian pizza with pineapple and ham.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

A word used to describe a beautiful or attractive person.

Synonyms

babe, cutie, hottie.

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Word Description / Examples
pizza

Use this word when referring to a popular dish that consists of a flat round base of dough baked with a topping of tomatoes and cheese, typically with added meat, fish, or vegetables.

  • Let's order a pizza for dinner tonight.
  • I love pepperoni pizza the most.
hottie

This word is typically used to describe someone who is physically very attractive. It has a more explicitly suggestive tone and can sometimes be seen as objectifying.

  • That guy over there is such a hottie.
  • She got all the attention at the party because she's a hottie.
babe

This term is often used as an affectionate term for a partner or close friend. It can be somewhat informal and implies a close relationship.

  • Hey babe, how was your day?
  • Babe, can you help me with this?
cutie

Use this word to refer to someone who is charming or attractive in a sweet or endearing way. It's often used for children, pets, or in a playful context.

  • Aw, look at that cutie over there!
  • You're such a cutie when you smile.

Examples of usage

  • Wow, she's a pizza!
  • He's a real pizza, isn't he?

Translations

Translations of the word "pizza" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pizza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคœเคผเฅเคœเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pizza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pizza

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั†ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pizza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใ‚ถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pizza

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pizza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pizza

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุชุฒุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pizza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pizza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠซ่จ (pฤซsร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pizza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pizza

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธั†ั†ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒชแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pizza

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pizza

Etymology

The word 'pizza' originated from Italian, with the first recorded use in 997 AD in Gaeta, Italy. It is believed to have been derived from the Latin word 'picea', meaning 'blackening of crust by fire'. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after World War II when American soldiers returning from Italy craved the dish, leading to the establishment of pizzerias across the country.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,171, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.