flatbread

Thân thiện

A baker places fresh flatbread on a wooden board.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of various breads made from usually unleavened dough