Pita is a type of bread, usually small and round, that often puffsswells up with air or steam, becoming light and hollow up and forms a pocketan empty space or opening inside something inside. It is commonly used for sandwiches or fillingsfoods placed inside bread, pastries, or other containers.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /PEE-tuh/
Easy pronunciation: PEE-tuh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Bread sense: a small round pocket bread for filling.
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Pita Meaning
A round flat bread that can be split and filled with food.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling.
Example: We filled the pita with chicken, lettuce, and sauce.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- pocket bread — The direct synonym given for this bread sense.
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Pita Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- pocket bread
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Common Mistakes
- Pita is a type of bread, not the same thing as a wrap or tortilla, although it may be used in similar ways.
- Do not confuse pita bread with pita chips, which are a different food made from pita bread.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does pita mean?
Pita means a small round bread that can open into a pocket and be filled with food.
What is the synonym of pita?
A direct synonym is pocket bread.
Is pita the same as pita bread?
Yes, pita usually refers to pita bread, the pocket-style bread.
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