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Bread Definition & Meaning

bread
noun
  1. food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
  2. informal terms for money
verb
  1. cover with bread crumbs; "bread the pork chops before frying them"

"Bread" in song lyrics

See how bread is used in real songs:

  • "while I'm in the studio, try to make that bread"
    1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July
  • "You supposed to try to make her break that bread"
    5th Ward Weebie f/ Phoolish — Where Ya Baby Mama?
  • "See when I was eating rappers you was eating loaves of bread"
    7L & Esoteric — Mercy Killing

Usage tips for "bread"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bread" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bread to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does bread mean?
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked informal terms for money cover with bread crumbs; "bread the pork chops before frying them"
What part of speech is bread?
Bread is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does bread have?
Bread has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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