Pizzeria

/ˌpiː.zeˈriː.ə/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A restaurant or establishment that specializes in making and serving pizzas.
We decided to try the new pizzeria that opened downtown.
An informal eatery where pizza is the main dish offered.
After the movie, we went to a cozy little pizzeria for dinner.
A type of restaurant focused on Italian cuisine, primarily featuring pizza as a staple.
The pizzeria also offers a variety of pasta and salads on its menu.
A place known for a unique or specialty pizza recipe.
This pizzeria is famous for its wood-fired Margherita pizza.

Etymology

Italian, derived from 'piza' meaning a flatbread.

Common Phrases and Expressions

slice of pizza
A single piece cut from a pizza.
pizza party
A social gathering where pizza is the main food served.
takeout pizza
Pizza purchased to be eaten off-premises.

Related Words

pizza
A dish of Italian origin consisting of a usually round, flat base of leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomatoes, cheese, and often various other ingredients.
topping
An ingredient added on top of a pizza.
pizzaiolo
A person who makes pizzas.

Slang Meanings

Za
Let's grab some za at the pizzeria.
Pie
I ordered a large pie from the local pizzeria.