Synonyms for
Loaf
Definition
a shaped mass of bread baked in one piece
Synonyms & similar words
bum
loungeabout
arsearound
arseabout
linger
millabout
tarry
loiter
lounge
footle
millaround
fuckoff
frigaround
loll
lollygag
messabout
bumabout
loungearound
lallygag
hangaround
lurk
loafofbread
bumaround
lollaround
wasteonestime
bread
roll
bun
baguette
ciabatta
sourdough
croissant
panettone
focaccia
naan
pita
flatbread
matzo
toast
sandwich
sub
hoagie
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- loaf of bread
- loaf around
- loaf of cheese
- loaf of sugar
- loaf of cake
- loaf of meat
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'loaf' primarily means to spend time in idleness or doing nothing. It is often used informally. The noun 'loaf' refers to a shaped mass of bread.
Example sentences
- I bought a loaf of bread from the store.
- He made a sandwich with two slices of loaf bread.
- She baked a fresh loaf of sourdough bread.
- He left a loaf of bread on the kitchen counter overnight and it got stale.
- I can smell the aroma of freshly baked loaf bread from the bakery.
Quotes
Happiness is like a freshly baked loaf of bread - it needs to be shared to be fully enjoyed. - unknown
Bread is the king of the table and all else is merely the court that surrounds the king. The countries are the soup, the meat, the vegetables, the salad, but bread is king. - Louis Bromfield
Bread making is a lot like life. You have to be patient and trust the process. - unknown