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

This bakery-style flatbread tops a crisp crust with earthy beetroot and tangy goat cheese. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 2 Sep. 2026

Corbin mined the flavor profile of West African pepper soup for his roasted bone marrow with flatbread. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Pop Haus serves coffee, toasts, flatbreads, fresh salads and even wine from Erik’s homeland, Georgia—the country, not the state. — Debby Rice, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Plus, a simple pool overlooking the ocean and a poolside health cafe counter serving coffee, smoothies, acai bowls, flatbreads, and salads. — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 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