onion bread
Definition
Noun: A type of bread that contains finely minced or chopped onions as a primary ingredient, baked into the dough, which imparts a distinct savory flavor and aroma.
Usage
Onion bread is used as a countable noun to refer to a loaf or specific type of this savory bread. - We bought a loaf of onion bread to serve with the soup. - Her specialty is homemade onion bread.
Examples
- The deli's onion bread is famous for its perfect texture and rich flavor.
- I like to make sandwiches with onion bread because it adds extra taste.
- For the party, could you pick up some onion bread from the bakery?
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term can function attributively to describe other items.
- Onion bread crumbs can be used as a topping for casseroles.
- They served an onion bread stuffing with the turkey.
Variants and Related Words
- Onion roll: A small, individual bread roll containing onions.
- Garlic bread: A similar concept of flavored bread, but with garlic as the primary flavoring instead of onion.
Synonyms
- Savory bread (general term)
- Flavored bread (general term)
Noun
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bread containing finely minced onions
