loaf of bread

Sliced sandwich source

A loaf of bread is bread baked as a single shaped mass, typically oblong or rounded, meant to be sliced for serving: She picked up a loaf of bread at the bakery.

The shape distinguishes it from rolls, baguettes, or flatbreads.

Loaves vary widely—from dense rye to airy white sandwich bread.

Related
  • slicePortion cut off
  • doughFlour-liquid mixture for baking
  • yeastFermenting fungus
  • ovenEnclosed cooking chamber
  • bakeryShop selling fresh loaves

sourdough · crumb · butter · warm · fresh · flour · whole wheat · knead · rise · aroma · sandwich · wheat · golden · crusty · soft · bake · rye · pumpernickel

Categories
Opposites
wholeness/portioning

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Single cut from loaf

bread crumbs · breadcrumbs · toast · croutons · crust

food abundance/scarcity

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Severe food shortage

hunger · starvation · bread line · empty plate · food scarcity

bread form/shape

loaf of breadbread roll

Single-serving baked portion

dinner roll · baguette · flatbread · pita · tortilla

Family

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Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G