Bread

Definition

Bread is a noun that refers to a food made from flour, water, and often other ingredients, which is mixed into a dough and baked. It is a staple food in many cultures worldwide.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /brɛd/
• Respelling: bred

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /brɛd/
• Respelling: bred

Etymology

The word "bread" originates from the Old English "bread," which referred to a piece of food, later specifically referring to baked goods. It is related to Proto-Germanic "*braudam," which has connotations of a fragment or morsel of food. Over time, it became a term primarily associated with the staple food made from flour.

Derivatives

• Breaded (adjective)
• Breadwinner (noun)
• Breadcrumb (noun)
• Breadboard (noun)
• Breadbasket (noun)

Synonyms

• Loaf
• Roll
• Bun

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The noun "bread" is widely used to refer to baked dough made from flour, commonly eaten as a staple food or base for various meals. For example, "She baked fresh bread every morning," or "Bread is often served with butter."

Related Terms

• Bakery: A place where bread and other baked goods are made and sold.
• Flour: The main ingredient in bread, made by grinding grains.
• Yeast: A leavening agent that causes bread dough to rise.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A staple food made from flour and water, often leavened and baked: Refers to a variety of baked goods commonly consumed in different forms around the world.
  • Example: "He bought a loaf of fresh bread from the bakery."
• A metaphor for livelihood or income (informal): Used to describe money or means of financial support, as in "breadwinner."
  • Example: "He works hard to earn the bread for his family."