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 In just a few weeks, guests at this West 39th Street sandwich shop and wine bar can transport themselves to a Tuscan restaurant with homemade schiacciata bread, Italian meats and cheeses, and a dry white. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 If freezing, wrap the bread in a double layer of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of foil to keep it fresh and prevent freezer burn. — Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026 Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown on top, the bread starts to pull away from the side, and the center is springy and set when pressed gently with your finger. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 Friday afternoons for many Saudis often mean queuing for the cheap, calorie-rich, clay-oven bread. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 29 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
  • But trying to compete for top talent against clubs across Europe and South America – among other regions – requires having money to spend.
    — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The project has transformed the Burchardi Church, which was left largely in ruins before money was raised for a new roof and other fixes to make the piece a reality.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of money
Noun
  • Mid-day, visit Charlotte staple Optimist Hall for a variety of food vendors.
    — Laura Horne July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • That helps explain why sweetness makes spicy foods more approachable and why the sweet-and-spicy pairing is so popular.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of food
Noun
  • Takaichi said last Thursday that Japan would cut the tax on food to 1% from 8% for two years from April 2027, and offer cash payments to offset the impact of that 1% on select groups.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Red Sox also received catcher Jake Rogers and cash considerations in the deal.
    — David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cash
Noun
  • The city has not enforced the loan’s default provisions, even after Step Up settled a separate $3 million state lawsuit over undelivered Project Homekey housing.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Some have argued that the current ethics provisions still don’t go far enough.
    — Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of provisions
Noun
  • Freezing dormant coins, supporters argue, beats letting a future quantum thief drain them and dump them on the market.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • After all, that’s a whole lot of coin even when your valuation is in the trillions.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of coin
Noun
  • Hundreds of bottles of hot sauce and meat rubs line the exterior walls.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This lentil dish adds fresh garden zucchini for a cozy and satisfying meat-free meal.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of meat
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  • An approachable menu featuring personal-sized artisan pizzas will also include shared plates, dips, salads and pizza-dough sandwiches, plus vegan-friendly options.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
  • The menu knows when to joke Dakar Bread uses West African oil palm fruit pressed into the dough.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of dough
Noun
  • The cash is converted to crypto currency and transferred to criminals - sometimes in just seconds.
    — Aki Nace, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • If the disruption lasts, Russia could choke off a crucial source of foreign currency for Ukraine and boost Russia’s international negotiating leverage by inflicting pain on major grain importers in Africa and Asia.
    — Ian Bremmer, Time, 31 July 2026
Definition of currency

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