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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Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Inspectors observed an employee handling raw meat with gloves on, then grabbing a pita bread.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Surasak said they weren’t mistreated, and were fed pita bread and cheese, with a portion of meat once a week.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Staple offerings, like sourdough loaves, pita and bagels, are available now.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The chicken makes its way into pita bread or a wrap along with hummus and your choice of toppings — Luke gets the crunchy pickled turnips and cucumbers.
—Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Inspectors observed an employee handling raw meat with gloves on, then grabbing a pita bread.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Surasak said they weren’t mistreated, and were fed pita bread and cheese, with a portion of meat once a week.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Staple offerings, like sourdough loaves, pita and bagels, are available now.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Pita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pita. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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