flatbread
noun
flat·bread
ˈflat-ˌbred 
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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On the plate: Our favorite bites included the mixed mezze platter with freshly baked bread, almond fried chicken on apple slaw, lamb flatbread, braised pork shoulder, roasted trout and piquillo pepper.
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Monica Eng, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
This small food truck is packed with popular Latin American arepas, aka stuffed flatbreads.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
Those are grilled or baked sandwiches made with cornmeal flatbread and filled with ingredients like beef, chicken, black beans, or shredded cheese.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Dive into this shareable skillet with warm flatbread.
—Olivia Quintana, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
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Monica Eng, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
This small food truck is packed with popular Latin American arepas, aka stuffed flatbreads.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
Those are grilled or baked sandwiches made with cornmeal flatbread and filled with ingredients like beef, chicken, black beans, or shredded cheese.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Dive into this shareable skillet with warm flatbread.
—Olivia Quintana, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Flatbread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatbread. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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