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

For the first nine days, it is simple and largely vegetarian - sweet flatbread, lentils and potato curry among the staples.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Potato flatbread with spruce sprout pesto and pickled white currant.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

The way they cook the rib-eye and flatbread is honestly just so good.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

I seasoned it with salt, pepper, and sage, then warmed a loaf of flatbread near the fire and broke open the wax on the cheese.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss