1. Plural of pitta; a type of flatbread, typically round and hollow, used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Usage: Also spelled pita or pita bread.; Common in everyday cooking and dining.
2. Plural of pitta; small, colorful birds of the family Pittidae, found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Usage: Ornithological term.; Refers to the animal, not the bread.

Examples

• We bought several pittas from the bakery to make sandwiches.
• The restaurant serves hummus with warm pittas.
• She stuffed the pittas with falafel and vegetables.
• Pittas are popular in Greek and Middle Eastern restaurants.
• The ornithologist observed several colorful pittas in the rainforest.
• Pittas are known for their vibrant plumage and ground-dwelling habits.