flatbread

noun

flat·​bread ˈflat-ˌbred How to pronounce flatbread (audio)
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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Along with cakes and baked goods, there are breads like bolillos and Cuban flatbreads. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025 In the meantime, the brewpub will offer a menu featuring favorites from Explorium's other locations – including Good City carryovers like curry fries — plus flatbreads, tacos, new entrees, Explorium and Good City brews, wine, cocktails and nonalcoholic offerings, including spirit-free cocktails. Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025 Cielo, with its traditional island estate feel, starts the morning with live cooking stations and a Mediterranean breakfast before pivoting to seafood, salads, and artisanal flatbreads at lunch. Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 In addition to smoothies and bowls, Tropical Smoothie Cafe also offers food items such as flatbreads, wraps, quesadillas and salad, in addition to a Turkey Bacon Ranch sandwich. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flatbread

Word History

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 2 Oct. 2025.

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