Definition of bread
1 : a usually baked and leavened food made of a mixture whose basic constituent is flour or meal
2 : food, sustenance our daily bread
3a : livelihood earns his bread as a laborerb slang : money
bread upon the waters
: resources risked or charitable deeds performed without expectation of return
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Examples of bread in a Sentence
She bakes bread every day.
The bakery offers a nice selection of breads and pastries.
Origin and Etymology of bread
Middle English breed, from Old English brēad; akin to Old High German brōt bread, Old English brēowan to brew
First Known Use: before 12th century
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Definition of bread
transitive verb
: to cover with bread crumbs a breaded pork chop
Examples of bread in a Sentence
She breaded the pork chops before frying them.
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First Known Use of bread
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BREAD Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of bread for English Language Learners
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: a baked food made from a mixture of flour and water
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Definition of bread for English Language Learners
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: to cover (food) with bread crumbs before cooking it
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