bread

noun

ˈbred How to pronounce bread (audio)
Definition of breadnext
1
as in money
slang something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment I'll buy that tomorrow, when I get some bread

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2
as in food
substances intended to be eaten supplied his charges with bread and a place to stay

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Recent Examples of bread When not excavating and eating Rosenthal’s bread and cheese, the men rehearse for a musical comedy performance featuring a chorus line of men in drag. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026 The other essential ingredient in making sourdough bread is time; commercial yeast is much faster-acting, allowing a loaf to be made more quickly. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026 Challah, the eggy bread beloved for its fluffy texture and slightly sweet flavor, has introduced her to new food combinations, bakeries, friends and Weidenfeld’s extended family. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026 The chain recently transitioned to cooking exclusively with olive oil and imports pita bread directly from Greece. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bread
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bread
  1. money
  2. food
  3. cash
  4. provisions
  5. coin
  6. meat
  7. dough
  8. currency
Noun
  • Villa’s desire to address this position has grown in prominence over the summer, with Jadon Sancho’s loan ending, Evann Guessand and Leon Bailey available to leave and Villa having the money to spend from Rogers’ sale.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Georgia voters should look twice before donating money to candidates this election season.
    — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
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  • At the same time, the cost of basic needs - housing, healthcare, education, and food - has continued to rise causing workers to struggle to cover basic living expenses.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Last July, Maureen Remigio, wife of wide receiver Nick Remigio, posted photos of herself cooking Filipino food and taking the meals to her husband at camp.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of food
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  • Police located a third gun and an undisclosed amount of cash inside of a bag in a closet, BPD said.
    — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 July 2026
  • Conforti, an energy consultant making her third run for Congress, had less than $23,000 in campaign cash as of June 30.
    — Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
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  • And several provisions were dedicated to AI and the workforce, outlining not only how employers should use AI, but how the state should approach workforce development in the AI era.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • Wander or ride around this seaside spot to marvel at its elaborate Victorian houses, then stop by the Washington Street Mall for beach-day provisions.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of provisions
Noun
  • The Thames holds innumerable coins, dress pins, and nails from the pre-industrial era.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • Heritage pointed to an ever-broadening universe of collectors entering through everything from Pokémon cards and vintage video games to sports memorabilia and coins.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of coin
Noun
  • Food costs keep rising, too, Mehrkens said, especially fresh produce and meat.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • Arguably the best food destination in Driftwood by a mile, it’s been serving up smoky meats from its open-air barbecue pit since the 1960s.
    — Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
Definition of meat
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  • From the moment any combination of sugar, fat, dairy and/or dough first touched our tongues, we were hooked.
    — Isidoro Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Flavors available all-year round include vegan, gluten-free cookie dough ice cream and a berry sorbet.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026
Definition of dough
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  • These organelles make adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of life, through a cascade of chemical reactions that breaks down glucose and fat from food.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
  • Thanks to dynamic ticket pricing and soaring fuel and transportation costs, as well as the rising currency for sports tickets-as-prestige-items, the people’s game currently belongs to the 1 percent.
    — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Definition of currency

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