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

With its pillowy flatbread, seasoned beef, three-cheese blend, sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes, the Gordita Supreme was an instant hit—just like the decade's pop culture. —Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Go further afield by renting a bike, or grab a bite at the Happy Camper Café, which features a variety of flatbreads and dips. —Laura Studarus, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024

From ice cream to flatbreads, the internet certainly has its favorite ways to eat cottage cheese—and so do our editors. —Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024

The frozen flatbread business continued after the name change, but slowly the dining room hours expanded a bit because so many people fell in love not only with Staub’s flatbreads but with Full of Life’s salad and pasta specials, which always make great use of the area’s best seasonal produce. —Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1