Definition of bread
(Entry 1 of 2)
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 laborer
bread upon the waters
: resources risked or charitable deeds performed without expectation of return
bread
verb
breaded; breading; breads
Definition of bread (Entry 2 of 2)
: to cover with bread crumbs
a breaded pork chop
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