bread

/bred/

Definitions

1. noun

the baked food made from dough of flour and water, often leavened with yeast or baking powder.

“She baked a fresh loaf of bread for the family dinner.”

2. verb

to provide or offer food, especially bread, to someone

“He breaded the turkey before putting it in the oven.”

3. verb

to provide or support something, especially a cause or a project, with resources, usually financial

“The company breaded the startup with an initial investment.”

4. verb

to sprinkle or dust something, especially food, with breadcrumbs

“She breaded the chicken before frying it in a pan.”

Synonyms

  • crust
  • flour
  • loaf

Antonyms

  • poison
  • toxin