pizza
UK: ˈpiːtsə | US: ˈpiːtsə
n. a dish of Italian origin consisting of a flat, round base of dough topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients, baked in an oven.
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The word "pizza" comes directly from Italian, where it originally referred to a flatbread or pie. Its deeper origins are debated but may trace back to the Latin word "pinsa" (past participle of "pinsere," meaning "to press or flatten"). The modern concept of pizza as a tomato-and-cheese-topped dish emerged in Naples, Italy, in the 18th–19th centuries. As a loanword, it retains its original spelling and structure in English without separable morphemes.
We ordered a large pizza with extra cheese.
She prefers thin-crust pizza over deep-dish.
The restaurant is famous for its wood-fired pizza.
He ate three slices of pepperoni pizza.
Pizza is a popular choice for casual dinners.