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 [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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Vegetarian options: Lots of starters, a trio of salads, a couple of flatbreads and one or two entrees depending on the day’s specials. Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025 The substantial menu offers several small plates, over a dozen large plates, four flatbreads, grilled tandoori meats and biryani dishes. Andrew King, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025 For lunch there will be hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads, salads, burgers with all kinds of toppings, collard greens and more. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025 Enjoy pub favorites including wings, flatbreads, burgers and sandwiches. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025 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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“Flatbread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatbread. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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