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

Examples of flatbread in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web NoDa Brewing — Along with its craft beer, NoDa Brewing also has flatbreads, sandwiches and more. Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024 The dough, instead, is promised to the pizza, dough poppers (there are savory and dessert versions) bready wedges made for dips and the flatbread that wraps their lunchtime panuozzos. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2024 The Dippers are rolled lavash-style flatbreads with meats and melted cheese inside and are available in three simple varieties: Pepperoni & Cheese, Chicken & Cheese and Double Cheese. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024 Hit up a Local Lunch Spot For lunch, grab hearty American fare at The Hangry Bison, or join the locals for sandwiches, flatbreads, and burgers at Pammie’s Sammies. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flatbread 

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Word History

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 1 Oct. 2024.

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