Pronunciation

/ləʊf/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A large, usually oblong mass of bread that is baked and often has a firm texture. For example: “She bought a freshly baked loaf of bread from the bakery.”
• Verb (v): To spend time idly or lazily; to lounge around. For example: “After lunch, he decided to loaf around the house and read a book.”
• Noun (informal, slang): A person who avoids work or effort. For example: “Don’t be such a loaf all day; help with the chores!”

Phrases

• “A loaf of bread”: This is a common phrase used when referring to a single unit of bread.
• “Loaf around”: To spend time aimlessly or without purpose, often in a relaxed manner.

Example Sentences

• Noun (bread): “I sliced the warm, crusty loaf of sourdough to make sandwiches.”
• Verb: “On Sundays, he likes to loaf on the couch watching old movies.”
• Slang Noun: “He’s just a lazy loaf; he never helps with anything.”

Synonyms

• Bread (for the noun meaning a large mass of baked dough)
• Idle (for the verb meaning to spend time lazily)
• Lounge (for the verb meaning to relax or rest indolently)
• Slacker (for the informal slang meaning)