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bread

/bɹeːd/
Meanings
  • noun

    A staple food prepared from a dough of flour and water, usually by baking.

    - "He bought a loaf of fresh bread at the bakery."
    - "She spread jelly on her slice of bread for breakfast."
  • noun

    The body of food prepared from such a dough.

    - "The family sat down to enjoy a hearty meal with a variety of breads."
    - "The travelers were grateful for the simple bread and water provided by their hosts."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

dough , folding stuff , lolly , paper , spondulicks , wonga
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bread
dead , read , lead , spread , thread , ahead , deed , feed
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. bread (en) : food made from the dough of flour and water

  2. bread (en) : money

  3. bred (en) : past tense of breed

Variants
List of all variants of bread that leads to same result
bread , bread upon the waters , breads , bready , breaded , breading , bread-and-butter , bread and butter , bread and butters , bread and circuses , bread mold , bread molds , bread pudding , bread puddings , anadama bread , anadama breads , banana bread , banana breads , brown bread , brown breads
Etymology
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The word 'bread' comes from Old English 'brēad', which in turn derives from Proto-Germanic 'brotiz'. The term refers to the ancient custom of breaking and sharing loaves of baked dough.

Trivia
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  1. The oldest known bread dates back to around 30,000 BC.

  2. The largest loaf of bread ever made weighed over 15,000 pounds.

  3. Bread was once used as currency in some parts of Europe during the Middle Ages.

Related Concepts
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  1. bakery: A business establishment where bread and other baked goods are prepared and sold.

  2. baking: The process of preparing food, especially bread, by cooking it in an oven.

  3. dough: A mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients that is kneaded and baked to make bread or pasta.

Culture
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Bread has been a staple food for many civilizations throughout history, with evidence of its production dating back to ancient Egypt and Rome. It is a common ingredient in various cuisines around the world and holds cultural significance in various religions and traditions.

How to Memorize "bread"

  1. visualize

    - Close your eyes and imagine a freshly baked loaf of bread. Visualize the golden crust, the soft interior, and the enticing aroma.
    - Now imagine cutting a slice of bread and spreading your favorite topping on it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bread' with the smell of a freshly baked loaf.
    - Think of the word 'butter' when you think of bread.
    - Associate the word 'sandwich' with bread.

  3. mnemonics

    - Bread is something you can 'butter' up with compliments.
    - Remember the acronym 'BREAD' to help remember the definitions: B - Baked, R - Food, E - Dough, A - Aromatic, D - Delicious.

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