flatbread
noun
flat·bread
ˈflat-ˌbred 
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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That classic childhood flatbread was so delicious, but Abdullah wanted more height to slice it in half.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The parathas, as the savory flatbreads are called, stuffed with onion and paneer and coated with a generous amount of butter, are as delicious as ever.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Caviar, charcuterie, flatbreads, and other bites complement the fizz.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Plenty of plush flatbread baked in a clay oven will arrive to accompany the mezze.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The parathas, as the savory flatbreads are called, stuffed with onion and paneer and coated with a generous amount of butter, are as delicious as ever.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Caviar, charcuterie, flatbreads, and other bites complement the fizz.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Plenty of plush flatbread baked in a clay oven will arrive to accompany the mezze.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Flatbread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatbread. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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