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

Examples of flatbread in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Look for items such as a buttery flatbread topped with escargots, smoked bacon and lemon; rigatoni in a crab pomodoro sauce; mussels in a merguez-and-saffron broth; and chocolate mousse. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024 The site has revealed numerous discoveries, including a bakery, a construction site and a fresco depicting a pizza-like flatbread. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024 View Recipe Gluten-Free Focaccia Bread, even flatbread, hinges on gluten, which traps carbon dioxide as the dough rises. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024 Menu options include flatbreads, chicken sandwiches, burgers, steaks, seafood and pasta dishes. The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024 The menu is simple but fresh, with salads, artisanal sandwiches, flatbreads, and dinner offerings. Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024 In treats like cookies, crackers, and flatbreads, where a super light texture isn’t the goal, homemade oat flour is perfectly fine. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024 Schlotzsky's Pi Day deal: $3.14 off pizza or flatbread On Thursday, for National Pi Day, Schlotzsky’s is giving members of Schlotzsky's Rewards loyalty program $3.14 off any pizza or flatbread. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2024 In addition to smoothies, the chain sells wraps, bowls, salads, sandwiches and flatbreads. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 25 Apr. 2024.

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