light bread
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of bread made with finely ground and usually bleached wheat flour: This term refers specifically to a soft, white bread with a fine, uniform texture and crumb, often sold pre-sliced. It is distinguished from breads made with whole grains or other flours.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- For his sandwich, he preferred light bread to the denser whole wheat variety.
- The recipe calls for two slices of light bread to make the bread pudding.
Advanced Usage
- The term "light bread" is often used in specific regional dialects, particularly in the Southern United States, to refer to standard, store-bought white bread. In other contexts, it may simply contrast with heavier, darker breads like rye or pumpernickel.
- It can sometimes carry a connotation of being less nutritious compared to whole-grain breads.
Variants and Related Words
- White bread (n): A very common synonym for light bread.
- Sandwich bread (n): Often refers to pre-sliced loaves of light or white bread used for making sandwiches.
- Wonder Bread (n, proprietary): A famous American brand name that is often cited as a quintessential example of light bread.
Synonyms
- White bread
- Factory bread (informal)
- Commercial bread
Antonyms
- Whole wheat bread
- Whole grain bread
- Rye bread
- Multigrain bread
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "The greatest thing since sliced bread": This common idiom, praising an excellent new invention, historically refers to the convenience of pre-sliced loaves of light bread.
- He thinks his new smartphone is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
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bread made with finely ground and usually bleached wheat flour
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