pizza (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːtsə/

Definition

A baked 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 (such as anchovies, mushrooms, onions, olives, pineapple, meat, etc.), which is then baked at a high temperature, traditionally in a wood-fired oven.

Examples

• We ordered a large pizza with extra cheese for dinner.

• The smell of baking pizza filled the entire restaurant.

• She folded her slice of pizza in half to eat it more easily.

How to Use pizza

pizza with [topping] (prepositional phrase)

To specify the ingredients on a pizza. — "I want a pizza with pepperoni and mushrooms."

Synonyms of pizza

Words with a similar meaning to pizza:

• pie
• flatbread

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