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

Its lineup of staple and seasonal ciders is made on site, with North Carolina apples, and there’s an on-site kitchen offering bar bites such as flatbreads, pretzels and Cidercheese nachos. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025

While pizza is no longer the focus, Chef Emil David, who also owns Ciao Ristorante, incorporates Roman-style flatbread into the Chef's Table experience. —Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2025

The storied outpost for spiced flatbreads and other Arabic street food will open in Jack London Square. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 14 July 2025

The 4,000-square-foot rooftop bar is located on the fifth floor of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Newport Cincinnati and offers shareable appetizers like flatbreads, guacamole and a cheese board. —Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

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