pizzaiolo

[ peet-suh-yoh-loh ]

noun

1. a pizza chef:

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pizzaiolo¹

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