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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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 Her new bar and pizzeria recently made its debut in west Olathe, and customers have been piling in. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025 Downtown pizzeria The Wylder, their first Boise restaurant, was an immediate smash. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025 The casual pizzeria is a local staple and is known for handmade dough, fresh toppings, and a welcoming vibe. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 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 16 Apr. 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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