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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In a tent camp in the central Gaza town of Deir al Balah, Palestinians lined up at makeshift mud ovens trying to buy a few loaves of flatbread for their families. Natalie Meltzer and Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024 Beef, sour cream, lettuce, tomato and cheese are piled into a fluffy flatbread, providing a delicious dining experience. Jessica Boehm, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024 The venue will also include a sports bar with three large screens that will serve elevated bar food like pizza, burgers and flatbreads. Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024 On the menu were fresh fruits and vegetables, New Orleans-style chicken, vegetable egg rolls, Philly steak and whole grain flatbreads with buffalo chicken breast and mozzarella cheese. Kiersten Hacker, Baltimore Sun, 19 Nov. 2024 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 14 Dec. 2024.

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