Meaning & Definition of Pizzeria in English
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Pizzeria
A restaurant or business that specializes in making and selling pizzas.
Pronunciation:
/ˌpiː.zeˈriː.ə/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
pizzeriasDetailed Definitions
Definition: An establishment where pizzas are made and served.
Example Sentence: We decided to try the new pizzeria that opened downtown.
Definition: A casual dining place specializing in pizza, often with a menu offering various toppings and styles.
Example Sentence: The local pizzeria has a great selection of gourmet pizzas.
Etymology
Origin: Italian, derived from 'piza' meaning a flatbread.
Synonyms
pizza placepizza shoppizzaiolo
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.
Translations
- Spanish: pizzería
- French: pizzeria
- German: Pizzeria
- Russian: пиццерия
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 of pizzeria
Meaning: Za
Example Sentence: Let's grab some za at the pizzeria.
Meaning: Pie
Example Sentence: I ordered a large pie from the local pizzeria.