noun
Margherita
noun
1
A pizza topped simply with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
"We shared a margherita and a plate of garlic bread."
How to Use Margherita
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe classic, simplest style of pizza — tomato, cheese, and basil.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
margherita pizza
Word Forms
Margheritas plural
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Etymology
Named after Queen Margherita of Savoy (1851-1926), for whom the pizza's red, white, and green toppings were said to represent the Italian flag.