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

Chef and owner Gordy Moufarrej emigrated from Lebanon to Montreal as a boy and uses his mother’s homemade za’atar in these addictive flatbreads. — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

The upscale bar features several beers on tap, cocktails, a wide selection of appetizers, burgers, salads, flatbreads, sandwiches, bowls and mains. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

Serve the masala with rice or warm flatbread to sop up all the savory sauce. — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026

Varieties like Gala, Jonagold, Rome and Granny Smith are hitting their stride right now, and Atlanta chefs are pairing the harvest with foie gras, fish, flatbread and more. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 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