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

Old food debris was on the prep table for bread and naan. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026

Between the bold flavor, tender white meat chicken, mild spice level, fluffy rice, and soft naan, this meal just worked. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 May 2026

Cut out a small opening in each piece of naan, and these tiny bread pockets can be stuffed with endless types of pizza toppings. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026

The garlic naan was also outstanding. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above