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pita

A round, slightly leavened flatbread common in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, typically featuring a pocket created by a bubble of steam during baking.
Noun
pl: pitas

This term refers specifically to the pocket-style flatbread. While often used interchangeably with general flatbreads in casual conversation, the defining characteristic is the internal cavity created during the baking process, which allows it to be stuffed with fillings.

In culinary contexts, it is frequently paired with Mediterranean ingredients. It is common to see it described as "warm" or "toasted" to emphasize the texture required for the pocket to open properly without tearing.

Meanings

Noun

A round, slightly leavened flatbread common in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, typically featuring a pocket created by a bubble of steam during baking.

I ordered a falafel wrap served in a warm pita.

Examples

I will stuff this pita with falafel and tahini.

Gourmet

Warm up the pita in the oven for a few seconds.

Warm up the pita in the oven for a few seconds.

Gourmet

Do you want a side of pita bread with your hummus?

Do you want a side of pita bread with your hummus?

Gourmet

The bakery sells fresh pita every morning.

I wonder if I can find authentic pita while traveling in Greece.

Travel

Cut the pita in half to create a pocket for the meat.

Gourmet

This pita is too dry to fold without cracking.

This pita is too dry to fold without cracking.

Gourmet

Pass me a piece of pita please.

Pass me a piece of pita please.

The chef prepared a platter of grilled vegetables and toasted pita.

The chef prepared a platter of grilled vegetables and toasted pita.

Gourmet

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