Flatbread: meaning, definitions and examples

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flatbread

 

[ ˈflætˌbrɛd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

A type of bread that is flat, not risen, and often unleavened. It is a staple food in many cultures around the world.

Synonyms

naan, pita, unleavened bread

Examples of usage

  • I love to eat flatbread with hummus.
  • Naan is a popular type of flatbread in Indian cuisine.
  • The Mediterranean diet often includes pita bread, a form of flatbread.
Context #2 | Noun

architecture

A flat, thin piece of stone, clay, or wood used as a building material, typically for roofing or flooring.

Synonyms

shingle, slate, tile

Examples of usage

  • The roof was made of flatbread, giving the house a rustic look.
  • The ancient Romans used flatbread as a flooring material in their villas.

Translations

Translations of the word "flatbread" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pão achatado

🇮🇳 फ्लैटब्रेड

🇩🇪 Fladenbrot

🇮🇩 roti pipih

🇺🇦 коржик

🇵🇱 chleb płaski

🇯🇵 フラットブレッド

🇫🇷 pain plat

🇪🇸 pan plano

🇹🇷 düz ekmek

🇰🇷 납작한 빵

🇸🇦 خبز مسطح

🇨🇿 plochý chléb

🇸🇰 plochý chlieb

🇨🇳 平面面包

🇸🇮 ploščat kruh

🇮🇸 flatbrauð

🇰🇿 жалпақ нан

🇬🇪 ფლატბრედი

🇦🇿 yastı çörək

🇲🇽 pan plano

Etymology

The term 'flatbread' originated from the combination of 'flat' and 'bread', highlighting the characteristic of being flat and unleavened. Flatbreads have been a part of human diet for thousands of years, with evidence of their consumption dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. They have evolved into various forms and have become a versatile food item enjoyed worldwide.

See also: bread, breadth.