flatbread

noun

flat·​bread ˈflat-ˌbred 

1

: a bread (such as focaccia or naan) that has a wide surface and little thickness

2

or flatbrod

ˈflat-ˌbrōd 

[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

Examples of flatbread in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meza’s restaurant, like its pop-ups, will specialize in sourdough flatbread wraps grilled on a domed griddle called a saj. —Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 19 Jan. 2025

All food is made in-house, from scratch and can be crafted into a bowl, flatbread wrap or pita pocket. —Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1