banana bread
Definition
Noun: A type of sweet, moist, and dense quick bread made with mashed ripe bananas as a primary ingredient.
Usage
Banana bread is used as a singular, countable noun to refer to the food item itself, typically baked in a loaf pan. - I baked a delicious banana bread this morning. - Would you like a slice of banana bread with your coffee?
Advanced Usage
- "a loaf of banana bread": A common way to specify the whole baked unit.
- She brought a whole loaf of banana bread to the party.
Variants and Related Words
- Quick bread (n): A broad category of breads leavened with agents like baking powder or baking soda rather than yeast, which includes banana bread, muffins, and scones.
- Banana nut bread (n): A common variant of banana bread that includes nuts, such as walnuts or pecans.
Synonyms
- There are no direct one-word synonyms. It can be described as a banana loaf or banana cake, though "cake" often implies a lighter, frosted dessert, while "bread" suggests a denser, less sweet item typically eaten for breakfast or a snack.
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Chocolate chip banana bread: Banana bread with chocolate chips added to the batter.
- Vegan banana bread: Banana bread made without animal products like eggs or dairy.
Noun
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moist bread containing banana pulp
