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 ( -ary ( def. ) ) + -olo, diminutive suffix ( -ule ( def. ) )

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024

By the end of the year, Cafe Pedlar, which closed in April 2017, will reopen as Franks Umberto, a slice joint in partnership with the Long Island pizzaiolo Umberto Corteo.

From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2018

Bethany, your back was to the pizza workstation, but I noticed our pizzaiolo, with his furrowed brow, was very focused on kneading our pizza dough.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2018

“Whenever I go to a pizza shop, that’s what I order,” says Frank Linn, the owner and pizzaiolo of Frankly .

From Washington Post • Oct. 10, 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