date bread
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Definition
Noun: A type of bread that contains chopped dates as a key ingredient. It is typically a sweet or slightly sweet bread where dates are mixed into the dough before baking.
Usage
The term "date bread" is used as a countable noun to refer to a specific loaf or type of bread. It describes the bread by its primary distinctive ingredient. * She baked a delicious date bread for the tea party. * Would you like a slice of this date bread? It's still warm.
Advanced Usage
- As a Modifier: The term can function attributively to describe other related items.
- I'm looking for a good date bread recipe.
- The bakery is known for its date bread loaf.
Variants and Related Words
- Date-nut bread: A common variant that includes nuts (such as walnuts) in addition to dates.
- Date-nut bread is often served with cream cheese.
Synonyms
- Fruit bread (a broader category that includes bread with various dried fruits)
- Date loaf (a less common but synonymous term)
Different Meanings
The term "date bread" has a single, specific culinary meaning and is not commonly used idiomatically or with other distinct definitions.
Noun
- bread containing chopped dates