pita
word
Definition
A soft, round, flat bread from the Middle East that often has a pocket inside. It is used for sandwiches, wraps, or with dips like hummus.
Usage & Nuances
'Pita' usually refers to Middle Eastern round flatbreads. Common collocations: 'pita bread', 'pita pocket', 'pita chips'. Not to be confused with the Spanish word 'pita' (agave plant/type of string). Often served warm or toasted.
Spanish: pan de pitaPortuguese (BR): pão pitaPortuguese (PT): pão pitaChinese (Simplified): 皮塔饼Chinese (Traditional): 皮塔餅Hindi: पिता ब्रेडArabic: خبز البيتاBengali: পিটার রুটিRussian: питаJapanese: ピタVietnamese: bánh pitaKorean: 피타Turkish: pideUrdu: پِیتاIndonesian: roti pita
Example Sentences
I ate a sandwich with pita and chicken.
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We served hummus with warm pita.
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She bought pita at the grocery store.
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Can I have my falafel wrapped in pita instead of a regular bun?
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Nothing beats fresh pita straight from the oven.
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He made chips by baking pieces of pita with olive oil and salt.
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