Bread: meaning, definitions and examples

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bread

[ bred ]

Noun / Verb

Oxford 3000 Health

^{Context #1 | Noun}

food

Bread is a staple food made from flour, water, and yeast or baking powder. It is typically baked in an oven and is often served as a side dish or used for making sandwiches.

Synonyms

baguette, loaf, roll.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
bread	General term for baked food made from flour and water. Can be used in a wide range of situations. I like to have bread with my soup. Can you buy some bread on your way home?
loaf	A whole, usually rectangular, piece of bread meant to be sliced for serving. Use it when referring to an entire piece of bread. She baked a loaf of banana bread. Please slice the loaf for sandwiches.
roll	A small, round or oblong individual serving of bread, often used in casual dining situations or as a side dish. I love putting butter on a warm roll. They served dinner rolls with the main course.
baguette	Specific type of long, narrow French bread with a crispy crust, often used in contexts related to French cuisine or culture. We had a baguette with cheese for lunch. He bought a fresh baguette from the bakery.

Examples of usage

I love the smell of freshly baked bread in the morning.
Do you want butter on your bread?

^{Context #2 | Noun}

money

In slang, 'bread' is sometimes used to refer to money or cash.

Synonyms

cash, dough, money.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
bread	Used informally to refer to money, often in casual conversations. I need some bread to pay my rent
money	A general term for currency and other forms of wealth, appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. How much money do we need for this project?
cash	Refers specifically to physical currency such as bills and coins, used in both formal and informal contexts. Do you have any cash on you?
dough	A slang term for money, often used in informal settings, especially among friends. I need to save some dough for the trip

Examples of usage

He makes a lot of bread working as a lawyer.
I need to earn some more bread to pay the bills.

^{Context #3 | Verb}

provide with the means of subsistence

To 'bread' means to provide someone with the means of subsistence or livelihood.

Synonyms

provide for, support, sustain.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
bread	Refers to food made from flour and water that is baked. It commonly appears in everyday meals. I bought a loaf of bread for breakfast She made a sandwich with whole grain bread
support	Implies offering help or encouragement. Can refer to emotional, financial, or logistical assistance. She supported her friend through a tough time They provide support for small businesses
sustain	Used when referring to maintaining or prolonging something. Often related to keeping something going over time. The energy from the food sustained him during the long hike They work to sustain the local wildlife
provide for	Used when talking about meeting the needs of someone or something, especially financially or through resources. He works hard to provide for his family The charity aims to provide for those in need

Examples of usage

The charity helps to bread families in need.
It is important to bread those who are less fortunate.

Translations

Translations of the word "bread" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pão

🇮🇳 रोटी

🇩🇪 Brot

🇮🇩 roti

🇺🇦 хліб

🇵🇱 chleb

🇯🇵 パン (pan)

🇫🇷 pain

🇪🇸 pan

🇹🇷 ekmek

🇰🇷 빵 (ppang)

🇸🇦 خبز (khobz)

🇨🇿 chléb

🇸🇰 chlieb

🇨🇳 面包 (miànbāo)

🇸🇮 kruh

🇮🇸 brauð

🇰🇿 нан

🇬🇪 პური (p'uri)

🇦🇿 çörək

🇲🇽 pan

Etymology

The word 'bread' comes from the Old English word 'bread', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'braudam'. Bread has been a staple food in many cultures for thousands of years, with evidence of bread-making dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Mesopotamia. It has played a significant role in human history and continues to be a fundamental part of diets around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,782, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.

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