Pronunciation

/bred/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A baked food made from flour, water, yeast, and sometimes other ingredients, typically having a soft or crusty texture and served as a staple food. 2. [countable] A slice or loaf of bread. 3. [uncountable] The sustenance provided by bread, often metaphorically referring to sustenance or basic needs. 4. [countable] A type of food, such as wholemeal or white bread.

• Verb: To eat bread, especially as part of a meal.

Phrases

• “Make toast with bread” or “Eat a piece of bread”
• “Breakfast bread” (referring to specific types eaten in the morning)
• “Breadwinner” (a person who earns the family’s income)
• “Breadline” (a line of people waiting for free food, especially during times of poverty)

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I sliced a loaf of fresh bread for sandwiches.”
• Verb: “She buttered a slice of bread and spread it on her toast.”
• Metaphorical usage: “The government’s promise to tackle poverty is just bread and circuses for the masses.”

Synonyms

• Loaf
• Sliced bread
• Crust
• Roll
• Bun
• Toast
• Cornbread
• Flatbread (for unleavened varieties)
• Staple
• Ration

Antonyms

• Cake (sweet baked item, not a staple)
• Pastry (usually sweet, not plain bread)
• Chips (crispy snacks, not bread)