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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Enjoy bottles of wine at 50% off while feasting on salads, sandwiches or flatbreads. Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024 Walmart's tiny home, for example, is delivered to customers by flatbread truck and requires a forklift or crane to unload it—not exactly a tool that most people have ready at hand. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 The popular gastropub features classic bar fare with artisanal offerings like flatbread pizzas and entrée salads. Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024 The menu includes sushi, steak from Creekstone Farms, with a wagyu selection sourced in Australia and Japan, the Gravitas Club Sandwich, gnocchi, chicken parmigiana and flatbread pizzas. Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 23 Oct. 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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