variants or less commonly
: a round flat leavened bread especially of the Indian subcontinent

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Huge shout-out to the garlic naan, which was incredible. Andrew King, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025 At the center of each dinner table, a round golden thali tray offers dishes typically enjoyed after an Indian wedding ceremony, plus naan, chutneys, and rice. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 To make naan: Activate your yeast by combining the packet with warm water. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025 Dig in: Expect a similar menu to its other locations with popular dishes such as curries, samosas, tandoori, biryani and naan. Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for naan

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu & Persian; Hindi & Urdu nān bread, from Persian

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of naan was in 1828

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“Naan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naan. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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