Pita is a family of yeast-leavened round flatbreads prepared from wheat flour. These breads are common throughout the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and neighboring regions. They are known by various names depending on the region, including Arabic bread, Arab bread, Syrian bread, Lebanese bread, and pocket bread.
The most widely recognized version of pita features an interior pocket. In the United Kingdom, the term specifically refers to these pocket versions, such as the Greek pita commonly used for wrapping souvlaki at barbecues. While "pita" is a common Western name for this bread, it may also be used to refer to various other types of flatbreads that have distinct local names, such as different styles of Arab khubz.