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

Kebabs come in lamb, chicken, beef, shrimp, salmon but there are also the kofta skewers that are flatbread wrapped skewered ground meat. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026

Another dueling-piano spot, Howl at the Moon served up wings, flatbreads and spirits and took song requests backed by a seven-piece house band. —Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026

Charred flatbreads are also on the menu alongside heartier mains like pan-seared branzino and rib eye steak topped with golden butter. —Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026

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

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