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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The lounge serves up flatbreads, corn ribs and charcuterie alongside specialty cocktails inspired by its neighbor’s namesake like the Disco Cowgirl, Bourbon Gras and Yellowstone Spritz. Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025 Other options on their menu include flatbreads, sandwiches, and 14-inch pizzas. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025 Try It With: Mezze platters or flatbreads for a Mediterranean twist. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 Juno & The Peacock Just a short stroll from The Vinoy, this Beach Drive newcomer has a lively patio scene and does decadent raw bar platters, dry-aged steaks, and flatbreads. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 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 6 Feb. 2025.

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