1
: any of several fiber-yielding plants (such as an agave)
2
: the fiber of a pita
also
: any of several fibers from other sources
: a thin flat bread that can be separated easily into two layers to form a pocket
called also pita bread
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Pring said in recognition of National School Lunch Week, the district is rolling out new meals from around the world, such as homemade hummus with pita bread, chicken ramen, carnitas bowls and more.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Naan, pita, and injera replacing it on barbecue platters across the Lone Star State.
—Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
After two weeks of surviving on biscuits, one daily can of cheese between four men, and a handful of stale pitas, a gas burner finally arrives.
—Eli Sharabi, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The dip is great with pita chips.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Pring said in recognition of National School Lunch Week, the district is rolling out new meals from around the world, such as homemade hummus with pita bread, chicken ramen, carnitas bowls and more.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Naan, pita, and injera replacing it on barbecue platters across the Lone Star State.
—Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
After two weeks of surviving on biscuits, one daily can of cheese between four men, and a handful of stale pitas, a gas burner finally arrives.
—Eli Sharabi, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Pita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pita. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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