pizzaiolo
Americannoun
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
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But the Inland Empire pizzaiolo hadn’t seemed at ease.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024
If a crust falls short, I half-expect the pizza mob to pelt the pizzaiolo with San Marzano tomatoes.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2023
Eight years later, he settled in the French city of Saint-Étienne, south-west of Lyon, eventually taking up the job of pizzaiolo in an Italian restaurant.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2023
One pizzaiolo was inspired by the work of a respected peer in New York City.
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
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