flatbread

noun

flat·​bread ˈflat-ˌbred How to pronounce flatbread (audio)
1
: a bread (such as focaccia or naan) that has a wide surface and little thickness
2
or flatbrod
ˈflat-ˌbrōd How to pronounce flatbread (audio)
[flatbread translation of Norwegian flatbrød; flatbrod modification of Norwegian flatbrød, from flat (from Old Norse flatr) + brød bread, from Old Norse brauth] : a thin, dry wafer made of rye flour dough and used especially among Scandinavian peoples

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For dinner, make red lentil dhal with roasted cauliflower, onion, tomato and garam masala, served with flatbread. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026 Two of the most popular dishes are msemen — flaky, pan-fried flatbreads — and harira, a hearty tomato, lentil and chickpea soup. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026 There’s also a bread oven, which will be used to make handcrafted pizzas, flatbreads, and manakeesh, in an homage to Dubai. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 June 2026 In this dish, the traditional South American flatbread is typically filled with cheese, black beans, sweet plantain and shredded beef. — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flatbread

Word History

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flatbread was in 1762

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