flatbread

noun

flat·​bread ˈflat-ˌbred 

1

: a bread (such as focaccia or naan) that has a wide surface and little thickness

2

or flatbrod

ˈflat-ˌbrōd 

[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

Pierrot Gourmet, the street-level European café, is a favorite among locals and visitors for its tartines, flatbreads, and impeccable pastries, all enjoyed in cozy indoor seating or on its seasonal sidewalk patio. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

The upper floor houses a food hall selling local specialties like lampredotto (tripe sandwiches) and schiacciata (a Tuscan flatbread). — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Bad Morning Bakery does authentic Lebanese manakish flatbread and baklava. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 July 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

Word History

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for flatbread

• abed
• ahead
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead