loaf
19 synonyms for loaf, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A shaped mass of baked bread, or a similarly shaped block of another food.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A shaped mass of baked bread, or a similarly shaped block of another food.
“She bought a warm loaf of sourdough from the bakery.”
How to use loaf
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a loaf of bread
loaf around
a crusty loaf
Etymology
From Old English hlāf ("bread"), the same root that gave us "lord" (originally "loaf-keeper") and "lady" ("loaf-kneader").
Full origin of loaf →Frequently asked questions
What does “loaf” mean?
The word “loaf” means a shaped mass of baked bread, or a similarly shaped block of another food. In plain terms, a loaf is a baked block of bread; to loaf is to laze around doing nothing.
How do you pronounce “loaf”?
“Loaf” is pronounced lohf (/loʊf/ in IPA).
How do you use “loaf” in a sentence?
Here is “loaf” used in a sentence: “She bought a warm loaf of sourdough from the bakery.”
What part of speech is “loaf”?
Depending on how it is used, “loaf” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “loaf” come from?
The word “loaf” comes from Old English. From Old English hlāf ("bread"), the same root that gave us "lord" (originally "loaf-keeper") and "lady" ("loaf-kneader").
Is “loaf” a common word?
“Loaf” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “loaf” have?
“Loaf” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shaped mass of baked bread, or a similarly shaped block of another food.
