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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Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
Sharabi said hostages were given one meal a day – often a bowl of pasta or half a pita – totaling just 250-300 calories.
—Lauren Izso, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Influenced by the dishes of the various countries, Cafe Athena offers a wide array of menu choices, including entrees, sandwiches, pizza, soups, salads, grape leaves, pita wraps, spreads, appetizers, sides, desserts and a kids menu.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
Sharabi testified that he was only given a pita a day and would be forced to beg for extra food.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
Sharabi said hostages were given one meal a day – often a bowl of pasta or half a pita – totaling just 250-300 calories.
—Lauren Izso, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Influenced by the dishes of the various countries, Cafe Athena offers a wide array of menu choices, including entrees, sandwiches, pizza, soups, salads, grape leaves, pita wraps, spreads, appetizers, sides, desserts and a kids menu.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
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
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“Pita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pita. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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