variants or less commonly nan
: a round flat leavened bread especially of the Indian subcontinent

Examples of naan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s a kids menu that offers a naan quesadilla, a kabob plate and naan cheese pizza. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2024 The naan was hot and fresh; the aloo gobi and spicy makhani were perfection. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for naan 

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Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu & Persian; Hindi & Urdu nān bread, from Persian

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of naan was in 1828

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Cite this Entry

“Naan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naan. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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