loaf

/loʊf/

Definitions

1. noun

a mass of dough baked in an oven, typically in a long, flat shape

“She took the warm loaf out of the oven and let it cool on the kitchen counter.”

2. verb

to move in a lazy or clumsy way

“He loafed around the house all day, watching TV and eating junk food.”

3. noun

a quantity of bread or other food, especially one large enough for several people to eat

“The family brought a big loaf of bread to the picnic.”

Synonyms

  • batch
  • block

Antonyms

  • skim
  • snack