pizzaiolo

American  

[peet-suh-yoh-loh] / ˌpit səˈyoʊ loʊ /

noun

1. a pizza chef.

   In this video, discover how to prepare the dough and make the toppings, guided by a professional pizzaiolo.

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Etymology

Origin of pizzaiolo

First recorded in 1930–35; from Italian, equivalent to pizza pizza ( def. ) + -aiolo, an occupational suffix, from -aio, suffix of appurtenance ( cf. -ary ( def. )) + -olo, diminutive suffix ( cf. -ule ( def. ))

Example Sentences

But the Inland Empire pizzaiolo hadn’t seemed at ease.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024

On a recent Saturday, owner Jerry Corso was so short-staffed he had to multitask as pizzaiolo, prep cook, host and server, dessert-plater and takeout order taker.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2021

He was probably very good at his job, but he’s a spectacular pizzaiolo.

From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2020

The pizzaiolo, a local guy, returned as the "prodigal son" after 20 years ,to his hometown after being a chef in D.C. as well as Portland, Oregon.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2017

It takes 12 weeks of intensive training to become a Pizza Express chef - a pizzaiolo - and there are 50-odd pizzas on the restaurant chain's menu.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2015