naan

noun

ˈnän  ˈnan 

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

The restaurant has also put a twist on the traditional naan by offering naan pizza and naan tacos. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026

The menu focuses on Cal-Indian food with dishes such as kebabs, paneer, naan and roti. — Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

The butter chicken chops are a must, of course, but so are the wagyu kheema naan, chicken tikka chaat, and the kali mirch beef kabab. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

After that, Nazeer began working at an Afghan food market where customers would come in specifically for his naan. — Sarah Baniak, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above