How to Use pita in a Sentence

pita

noun
  • The dip is great with pita chips.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Brush bread slices and pita with oil.
    — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Serve with pitas and/or veggies.
    — Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
  • The heat from the oven puffed the dough like a pita in less than a minute.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 21 June 2023
  • Make them with whole-grain bread, whole-wheat bagels, pitas or tortillas.
    — Lizzie Bertrand, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Flatten to fit and press the pita around it.
    — Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The peas can be served in a bowl with rice or a bread such as naan or pita.
    — Madhur Jaffrey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2022
  • They are also known for their pita chips.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Have it at breakfast with a poached egg and warm pita or toast.
    — Georgina Hayden, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
  • Add pitas and toss again to combine; season with salt.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Daniels starts with a whole pita and spreads half with peanut butter.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Serve with plenty of pita chips.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Not sure what to put on pita bread, or tired of your usual go-to's?
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2023
  • Next, cut the pitas into quarters.
    — Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Serve with tzatziki, rice or pita.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 June 2026
  • Chop the pita into 1-inch pieces and place them in a small bowl.
    — Lidey Heuck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
  • Return the pita pieces to the sheet pan and spread them out in one even layer.
    — Ham El-Waylly, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Serve these pitas with chips or fresh fruit for a satisfying meal.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The orders are served with two sides, plus pita bread and garlic sauce.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2024
  • In a large bowl, combine the baked pita with the glaze and toss to combine.
    — Ham El-Waylly, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Choose whole wheat pitas for the extra fiber and nutrients.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Round it out with fresh veggies, crunchy pita chips, and feta cheese.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2023
  • Spread it on warm pita or naan alongside hummus.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Spread it on warm pita or naan alongside hummus.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Spread it on warm pita or naan alongside hummus.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Brushed with olive oil, the pita needs just a few minutes for the meat to cook and the bread to crisp.
    — Reem Kassis, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2023
  • One swoop through with warm, fluffy pita, and everyone’s eyes went wide.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Brush pita rounds with ¼ cup of the oil, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of the salt.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Remove from heat, top with cilantro and serve with bread, naan, pita or tortillas.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Serve with fresh spring vegetables and pita chips.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026

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