loaf Definition
- 1a quantity of bread that is shaped and baked in one piece and usually sliced before being eaten
- 2a block of meat, cheese, or other food that has been cut or prepared into a specific shape
Using loaf: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "loaf" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I bought a loaf of bread from the bakery.
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He sliced a loaf of ham for sandwiches.
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She made a meatloaf for dinner.
loaf Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with loaf
Example
I didn't get the job I wanted, but I got another one. Half a loaf is better than none.
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I'm just going to loaf around the house today.
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He spent his loaf of life traveling the world and experiencing new things.
Origins of loaf
from Old English 'hlaf'
Summary: loaf in Brief
The term 'loaf' [lohf] refers to a single piece of bread that is sliced before being eaten, or a block of meat, cheese, or other food that has been cut or prepared into a specific shape. It extends into phrases like 'half a loaf is better than none,' meaning getting something is better than getting nothing, and 'loaf around,' which means to spend time doing nothing in particular.
