variants or less commonly nan
: a round flat leavened bread especially of the Indian subcontinent

Examples of naan in a Sentence

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After decades of enduring cut-and-paste menus that reduced the vast lexicon of Subcontinental cuisines into some combination of butter chicken, saag paneer, and naan, New Yorkers are lately spoiled for choice as chefs double down on regional cuisines and authentic flavors. Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026 Their prices are reasonable and food options are unique, from naan bread tacos and an unexpected noodle bowl to potatoes and meat smoked in-house. Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 24 Feb. 2026 Right in the heart of town, Buffalo Indian Restaurant is best known for its variety of naan—especially cheese and garlic—and the menu features tasty dishes like butter chicken and samosas. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026 Buy one menu item, get the second one for half off, or BOGO mango lassi, naan or tea. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for naan

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu & Persian; Hindi & Urdu nān bread, from Persian

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of naan was in 1828

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“Naan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naan. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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