Definition

A type of food that is made with a round, flat base of bread topped with sauce, cheese, and various other ingredients, then baked.

Example

I ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.

Conversation

Hey, do you want to grab some pizza for dinner tonight?

That sounds great! I love pizza on a Friday night.

Awesome! What toppings do you want on your pizza?

I'm thinking pepperoni and mushrooms, how about you?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pizza originates from the Italian word 'pizza', which is believed to derive from the Latin 'pinsa', meaning flatbread. The word refers to a type of flatbread topped with various ingredients.

Memory Tip

Think of the Italian word for flatbread, 'pizza', to remember that pizza is a type of flatbread topped with delicious ingredients.

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