quick bread

noun

: bread made with a leavening agent (such as baking powder or baking soda) that permits immediate baking of the dough or batter mixture

Examples of quick bread in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For unsliced loaves of quick bread, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or beeswax. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

Swap out bananas for zucchini in this chocolatey and nutty quick bread. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Whether in a quick bread, muffin, or cake, this summer squash loves chocolate. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 June 2026

They can also be folded into batters for cookies, baked oatmeal, or quick breads like banana bread—or, for a pretty garnish, sprinkled on top just before baking. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quick bread

• abed
• ahead
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead

Kids Definition

quick bread

noun

: a bread made with baking powder or baking soda that does not have to be allowed to rise before baking