Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of pizza characterized by its thick, rectangular crust: Sicilian pizza refers specifically to a style of pizza originating from Sicily, Italy, distinguished by its thick, spongy, and often rectangular dough base, typically baked in a pan.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We ordered a large Sicilian pizza for the party.
  • The bakery is famous for its authentic Sicilian pizza.
  • He prefers the thick, chewy crust of a Sicilian pizza over a thin-crust Neapolitan style.

Advanced Usage

• "Sicilian-style": Used as an adjective to describe other foods or pizzas made in the manner of a Sicilian pizza.
  • The restaurant also offers a Sicilian-style focaccia.

Variants and Related Words

• Sicilian (adj): Of or relating to Sicily or its people, culture, or cuisine.
  • Sicilian cuisine often features fresh seafood.
• Pan pizza (n): A general term for pizza baked in a deep pan, often resulting in a thick crust similar to Sicilian pizza.

Synonyms

• Thick-crust pizza: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the primary characteristic.
• Pan pizza: A broader, often interchangeable term, though not always specifically rectangular.

Related Phrases

• Square pizza: A common informal name for Sicilian pizza due to its typical rectangular, square-cut shape.
  • The school cafeteria served square pizza on Fridays.

Noun

1. pizza made with a thick crust