flatbread

noun

flat·​bread ˈflat-ˌbred How to pronounce flatbread (audio)
1
: a bread (such as focaccia or naan) that has a wide surface and little thickness
2
or flatbrod [flatbread translation of Norwegian flatbrød; flatbrod modification of Norwegian flatbrød, from flat (from Old Norse flatr) + brød bread, from Old Norse brauth] : a thin, dry wafer made of rye flour dough and used especially among Scandinavian peoples

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During cocktail hour, guests enjoyed an assortment of hors d'oeuvres, including beef Wellington, chipotle chicken flatbread, arancini and bruschetta. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025 Get fresh sushi rolls, flatbreads, tacos, and burgers at the casual U-Tiki Beach near the Jupiter Inlet Marina. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025 Then there’s the dessert — the Nutella Pizza ($9.50), an 11-inch flatbread topped with Nutella, bananas, strawberries and powdered sugar. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 Food includes flatbreads and salads, plus customizable charcuterie and dessert boards. Laura Barrero, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flatbread 

Word History

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flatbread was in 1762

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“Flatbread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatbread. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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