Pronunciation: /loʊf/
noun a shaped mass of bread baked in one piece
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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