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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Boudakh uses a brick oven imported from Lebanon to prepare a half dozen or so varieties of flatbreads, including three vegetarian options, Kinton said. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 This versatile flatbread will become one of your go-to ingredients. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026 To be more sensitive to modern audiences, O’Brien said that Howl’s revival would take fewer song requests while softening the onstage comedy bits, adding that its modern music and food menu of wings and flatbreads would also drive the bar’s success. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026 Neverland Pizzeria founder Josep Zara said he was inspired by a fresco unearthed in Pompeii in 2023 that appeared to show a focaccia-like flatbread with spices, pomegranate seeds and dates. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026 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 20 Mar. 2026.

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