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

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The lounge also offers other craft cocktails, as well as light bites like flatbreads and charcuterie boards. Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for flatbread

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 19 Sep. 2026.

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