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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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
On one half of each pita bread, arrange some crunchy lettuce leaves, a slice of gouda and two pickle slices, followed by one thick tomato slab and two more pickle slices.
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Laura McLively,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
Dozens of people sat in lawn chairs in front of the big screen, cheering as the Bosnia and Herzegovina national anthem played, while others stood in a long line that stretched out of the front door to buy cakes, pastries and pitas.
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Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Newer and smaller founders hawking beef jerky, pita chips and hydration beverages credited AI for fueling their growth and getting them into the same show as bigger brands like Stonewall Kitchen and Bonne Maman.
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Christine Haughney Dare-Bryan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Noun
After blending the ingredients, top with olive oil and lemon zest and serve with pita chips.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
On one half of each pita bread, arrange some crunchy lettuce leaves, a slice of gouda and two pickle slices, followed by one thick tomato slab and two more pickle slices.
—
Laura McLively,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
Dozens of people sat in lawn chairs in front of the big screen, cheering as the Bosnia and Herzegovina national anthem played, while others stood in a long line that stretched out of the front door to buy cakes, pastries and pitas.
—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Newer and smaller founders hawking beef jerky, pita chips and hydration beverages credited AI for fueling their growth and getting them into the same show as bigger brands like Stonewall Kitchen and Bonne Maman.
—
Christine Haughney Dare-Bryan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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“Pita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pita. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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