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 rest are sitting at tables enjoying dinner: paneer, tandoori, naan and more. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2024 Their deal is putting their hot dogs and ingredients on naan, instead of a bun. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024 The tender tandoori chicken and the naan are both butter-soft. Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024 Main course choices are accompanied by saffron rice and garlic naan. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for naan 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Naan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naan. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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