flatbread

American  

[flat-bred] / ˈflætˌbrɛd /

noun

1. Also flat bread any of various often unleavened breads baked in a flat, usually round or oval shape, as those eaten in India, the Middle East, and Italy.

2. Also flatbrod a thin, waferlike bread, usually rye, baked especially in Scandinavian countries.

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flatbread British  

/ ˈflætˌbrɛd /

noun

1. a type of thin unleavened bread

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Etymology

Origin of flatbread

First recorded in 1875–80; perhaps originally translation of Norwegian flatbröd

Example Sentences

Eddie’s dad—Dev—serves each of us a huge scoop of vegetarian curry over fluffy white rice, and sticks a piece of flatbread called “roti” on the side.

From Literature

That’s a really nice place to stop and get a quick drink and maybe a flatbread.

From Los Angeles Times

Typically served with red or white rice or flatbread to tame the fiery flavors, its soft chilis and texture of the creamy cheese are as addictive as it is spicy.

From Salon

That's probably why this flatbread has become one of the most popular breads in the world.

From BBC

Breaking a piece of flatbread in two, he passes it to the 12 similarly enlarged men projected on all four walls around him.

From Los Angeles Times