unleavened
adjective
un·leav·ened
ˌən-ˈle-vənd 
: made without leaven : (such as yeast or baking powder) : not leavened
unleavened bread
Literally "little cakes," tortillas are flat, unleavened rounds that can be made from either corn or wheat flour.—
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During the holiday, which runs from April 1 through April 9 this year, Jews abstain from bread that has risen and rely heavily on the unleavened bread for meals.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
This unleavened twist on lasagna is a great way to use leftover matzo.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026
The oblong, square or triangular-cut unleavened breads were once de rigueur at mid-range restaurants and gastropubs, where they were considered something between a sharable appetizer and an entree.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2025
Matzah • During the eight days of Passover, observers eat only unleavened bread, matzah, because their ancestors did not have enough time to let their bread rise before fleeing Egypt.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
This unleavened twist on lasagna is a great way to use leftover matzo.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026
The oblong, square or triangular-cut unleavened breads were once de rigueur at mid-range restaurants and gastropubs, where they were considered something between a sharable appetizer and an entree.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2025
Matzah • During the eight days of Passover, observers eat only unleavened bread, matzah, because their ancestors did not have enough time to let their bread rise before fleeing Egypt.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unleavened
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“Unleavened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unleavened. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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