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

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

The kaleidoscopic assortment of breads, including lovely flatbread and rye, at the breakfast buffet deserves mention as well, as does the excellent room service menu. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Pinsa Romana, which are essentially flatbreads, are made with Barrientos’ homemade dough and baked into a light, airy crust. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

My current favorites are the wings with housemade ramen powder and the seasonal flatbread with Brentwood corn and ramps. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 2 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