manchet

[ˈmantʃɪt]

manchet Definition

• 1. a small, round loaf of white bread
• 2. a slice of such bread

Using manchet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "manchet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The manchet was served with butter and jam.

• Example

  She made sandwiches with manchet slices.

• Example

  I bought a dozen manchets from the bakery.

manchet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for manchet

• roll
• bread
• bun

Phrases with manchet

• manchet pudding

  a traditional English dessert made with manchet bread, eggs, cream, sugar, and spices

  Example

  We had manchet pudding for dessert after the Sunday roast.

• manchet knife

  a small knife used for cutting manchet bread

  Example

  The manchet knife was passed around the table to cut the bread.

• manchet flour

  a type of wheat flour used for making manchet bread

  Example

  The recipe calls for manchet flour, which is finer than regular flour.

Origins of manchet

from Old French 'miche', meaning 'loaf'

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Summary: manchet in Brief

'Manchet' [ˈmantʃɪt] refers to a small, round loaf of white bread or a slice of such bread. It is often served with butter and jam or used to make sandwiches. The term extends into phrases like 'manchet pudding,' a traditional English dessert made with manchet bread, and 'manchet knife,' a small knife used for cutting manchet bread.