flatbread
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of bread made from dough that is typically unleavened and rolled or pressed flat: "flatbread" refers to a broad category of breads characterized by their flat, thin shape, often cooked on a griddle, in an oven, or over an open flame.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We ate flatbread with hummus and olives.
- Naan and pita are popular types of flatbread.
- She prepared a simple flatbread to accompany the stew.
Advanced Usage
- As a culinary category: The term is often used to group together breads from diverse cultures that share this flat characteristic.
- The menu featured flatbreads from around the world, including tortillas and lavash.
Variants and Related Words
- Flatbreads (n): The plural form.
- The bakery specializes in artisanal flatbreads.
Synonyms
- Unleavened bread: Bread made without a raising agent like yeast.
- Griddle bread: Bread cooked on a flat, hot surface.
Different Meanings
- The term "flatbread" specifically denotes the food item. It is not typically used with other meanings.
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Flatbread pizza: A pizza using a flatbread as the crust.
- For a quick dinner, we made flatbread pizzas with leftover vegetables.
Noun
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any of various breads made from usually unleavened dough
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