Pronunciation: /loʊf/

Definitions of loaf

noun a shaped mass of bread baked in one piece

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a loaf of bread from the store.

A2 She made a delicious loaf of banana bread for dessert.

B1 The bakery sells a variety of different loaves, including sourdough and whole wheat.

B2 I prefer to buy a fresh loaf of bread from the local bakery rather than a supermarket.

C1 The artisanal bakery specializes in crafting unique and flavorful loaves of bread.

C2 After years of practice, she finally perfected her recipe for a perfect loaf of homemade bread.

verb none

Example Sentences

A1 I loaf bread every Sunday for my family.

A2 She loafs around the house all day instead of doing her chores.

B1 The cat loafs on the windowsill, basking in the sun.

B2 After a long day at work, I just want to loaf on the couch and relax.

C1 He loafs through life without any real goals or ambitions.

C2 Despite his talent, he often loafs during practice and doesn't reach his full potential.

adjective none

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a loaf of bread from the bakery.

A2 She made a loaf of banana bread for the party.

B1 The chef prepared a loaf of sourdough bread for the restaurant.

B2 The artisan baker crafted a beautiful loaf of artisanal bread.

C1 The bakery specializes in creating unique and flavorful loaves of bread.

C2 The master baker's signature loaf is a work of art, both in taste and presentation.

adverb none

Example Sentences

A1 She baked a loaf of bread.

A2 He cut a loaf of cheese for the party.

B1 I always buy a loaf of whole grain bread from the bakery.

B2 The chef prepared a loaf of artisanal sourdough for the restaurant.

C1 The baker crafted a loaf of rye bread using traditional methods.

C2 The master baker's signature loaf of sourdough was sold out within minutes.

pronoun none

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a loaf of bread at the store.

A2 She left a loaf of banana bread on the kitchen counter.

B1 Could you please pass me that loaf of sourdough bread?

B2 The bakery down the street makes a delicious loaf of olive bread.

C1 The chef baked a perfect loaf of artisanal bread for the dinner party.

C2 The bakery specializes in creating unique and flavorful loaves of bread.

preposition none

Example Sentences

A1 The cat sat on the loaf of bread.

A2 She placed the butter knife on top of the loaf.

B1 He carried the loaf of bread in a paper bag.

B2 The baker sliced the loaf into thick pieces.

C1 The chef used the loaf as a base for the sandwich.

C2 The artisan baker crafted a beautiful loaf with intricate designs.

conjunction none

Example Sentences

A1 I want to make a sandwich, so I need to buy a loaf of bread.

A2 She forgot to buy a loaf of bread, so we can't have toast for breakfast.

B1 I bought a loaf of sourdough bread, but I also want to try making a loaf of banana bread.

B2 He decided to bake a loaf of bread from scratch, and it turned out perfectly.

C1 After years of practice, she can now bake a loaf of bread that rivals those from a bakery.

C2 The artisan bakery specializes in creating unique and delicious loaves of bread.

interjection none

Example Sentences

A1 Loaf! I burnt the bread in the oven.

A2 Loaf! That sandwich looks delicious.

B1 Loaf! I can't believe I forgot to buy bread at the store.

B2 Loaf! This bakery makes the best sourdough.

C1 Loaf! I've been experimenting with different types of bread recipes.

C2 Loaf! The artisanal bread at this cafe is exceptional.

article none

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a loaf of bread at the store.

A2 She always makes a loaf of banana bread for family gatherings.

B1 The bakery down the street sells a delicious loaf of sourdough bread.

B2 I prefer to buy a loaf of whole grain bread for sandwiches.

C1 The artisan bakery specializes in creating a variety of unique loaf breads.

C2 After years of practice, she finally perfected the art of baking a perfect loaf of artisan bread.

Examples of loaf in a Sentence

formal The baker just took out a fresh loaf of bread from the oven.

informal I picked up a loaf of sourdough from the bakery for lunch.

slang Let's grab a loaf and some cheese for a picnic in the park.

figurative She always brings a loaf of positivity wherever she goes.

Grammatical Forms of loaf

past tense

loafed

plural

loaves

comparative

more loaf

superlative

most loaf

present tense

loafs

future tense

will loaf

perfect tense

have loafed

continuous tense

is loafing

singular

loaf

positive degree

loaf

infinitive

to loaf

gerund

loafing

participle

loafed

Origin and Evolution of loaf

First Known Use: 1000 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'loaf' originated from Old English word 'hlaf' which meant 'bread' or 'loaf'. It was derived from Proto-Germanic 'hlaf' which also meant 'bread'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loaf' evolved to specifically refer to a shaped mass of bread or cake that is baked.