pita

Thân thiện

She fills the pita with fresh vegetables and hummus.

Definition

Noun: A type of flatbread, typically round, that is baked and can be split open to form a pocket, which is then filled with various ingredients.

Usage

This word is a countable noun. It refers to the bread itself. The plural form is "pitas." * You can buy pitas at the bakery. * She ordered a chicken pita for lunch. * We need six pitas for the party.

Examples

• I filled the pita with hummus and vegetables.
• Pita is a common bread in Middle Eastern cuisine.
• He cut the pita in half to make two smaller sandwiches.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The word "pita" is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe a type of sandwich or dish.
  • I'll have the falafel pita wrap.
  • They serve delicious pita chips with the dip.

Variants and Related Words

• Pita bread: A common full name for this food item.
  • The recipe calls for one piece of pita bread.
• Pocket pita: A specific term emphasizing the bread's pocket characteristic.

Synonyms

• Flatbread
• Pocket bread

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Pita pocket: A phrase describing the hollow center of the bread used for holding fillings.
  • Stuff the salad into the pita pocket.

Học thuật

Noun

1. usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pocket bread