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/bɹeːd/ · bread
noun
- A foodstuff made by baking dough from cereals such as wheat, rye, or barley. She sliced the fresh bread and spread butter on each piece.
- Any variety of this baked staple, such as sourdough, rye, or whole‑grain. The bakery offers a wide selection of bread, from baguettes to pumpernickel.
- Slang for money. He earned enough bread from his freelance gigs to buy a new laptop.
verb
- To coat food with breadcrumbs before cooking. She breaded the chicken strips before frying them to a golden crisp.
Did you know? During the Great Depression, "bread" became a common euphemism for money, reflecting the essential role of the staple in daily life.