naan

noun

ˈnän  ˈnan 

variants or less commonly nan

: a round flat leavened bread especially of the Indian subcontinent

Examples of naan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The butter chicken chops are a must, of course, but so are the wagyu kheema naan, chicken tikka chaat, and the kali mirch beef kabab. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

After that, Nazeer began working at an Afghan food market where customers would come in specifically for his naan. — Sarah Baniak, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

This naan is one of the most versatile bread options at ALDI. — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

This store is the first H-E-B store to offer Masala House, an H-E-B product line of in-house meal options like chicken masala, butter chicken, naan, chutney dips and other items. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above