Loaf

Word LOAF
Character 4
Hyphenation loaf
Pronunciations /ləʊf/

Definitions and meanings of "Loaf"

What do we mean by loaf?

A shaped mass of bread baked in one piece. noun

A shaped, usually rounded or oblong, mass of food. noun

To pass time at leisure; idle. intransitive verb

A portion of bread baked in one lump or mass; a regularly shaped or molded mass of bread; hence, any shaped or molded mass of cake, sugar, or the like. noun

In the medieval ch. in England, the blessed bread; a eulogia. noun

To idle away one's time; lounge; dawdle; play the vagabond; stroll idly and without purpose.

To pass or spend in idleness, as time; spend lazily; dawdle: with away: as, to loaf away whole days.

Any thick lump, mass, or cake; especially, a large regularly shaped or molded mass, as of bread, sugar, or cake. noun

Refined sugar that has been formed into a conical loaf in a mold. noun

To spend time in idleness; to lounge or loiter about. intransitive verb

To spend in idleness; -- with away. transitive verb

To do nothing, to be idle. verb

To headbutt, (from loaf of bread) verb

A block of bread after baking. noun

Any solid block of food, such as meat. noun

Shortened from "loaf of bread", the brain or the head (mainly in the phrase use one's loaf). noun

A solid block of soap, from which standard bars are cut. noun

A quantity of food (other than bread) formed in a particular shape noun

A shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating noun

Be about verb

(also loaf of bread) A block of bread after baking.

Any solid block of food, such as meat or sugar.

Shortened from "loaf of bread", the brain or the head (mainly in the phrase use one's loaf).

A solid block of soap, from which standard bars are cut.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Loaf

The word "loaf" in example sentences

The loaf is a hearty multigrain loaf with a thick, crunchy crust. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I was surprised at how soft it is, since the loaf is about the size of a football field. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The taste and crumb are excellent, although the loaf is a little small for my liking. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In general, two blacks make a white, half a loaf is the same as no bread. ❋ Unknown (1941)

All such arguments boil down to saying that half a loaf is the same as no bread. ❋ Unknown (1941)

Ironically, for all the delicious aromas that fill the kitchen as this bread becomes reality, the finished loaf is not cloyingly sweet. ❋ Sarah (2009)

'LBJ made it very clear a half a loaf is better than no loaf at all,' Clyburn said Wednesday. ❋ Unknown (2009)

However, the loaf is nothing more than flour, water, yeast and a bevy of seeds and grains, shaped into a baguette and baked to crispy-crusted perfection. ❋ Sarah (2009)

This loaf is based on a Nancy Baggett recipe and is definitely as easy as promised. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This loaf is equally good for breakfast and for dessert. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Half an American loaf is better than no loaf — quite apart from transnational elite cultural affinities and global New Class solidarity. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A 4-6 cup capacity is about the same as a 8×4-in loaf pan, to give you a point for comparison. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The finished loaf is generously dusted with confectioner sugar before being sliced and served. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As Moe and many others have noted, half a loaf is better than none. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The design is stunning, but it also makes the bread easy to eat, since roll-sized “grapes” can be plucked off the main loaf and eaten. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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