Italian bread

American  

noun

1. a crusty, yeast-raised bread made without shortening and unsweetened, usually baked in long, thick loaves with tapered ends.

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Example Sentences

Panera has started offering options geared toward them, including salads stuffed inside Italian bread, and deals for half sandwiches and salads.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Or, spread the dip over toasted Italian bread slices and top with slices of roast beef or turkey.

From Washington Times • Nov. 30, 2023

Grilled Stone Fruit Panzanella Salad Serves 4 Stone fruits, such as apricots and nectarines, are so abundant and juicy during Northwest summers, they’re perfect for this Italian bread salad.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023

Of Sicilian origin, muffuletta is actually the name of the Italian bread that holds the virtual charcuterie board of ingredients that make up this massive sandwich together.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2023

There was a loaf of Italian bread in a little basket, and iceberg lettuce and grated carrots tossed with bottled dressing and croutons, and glasses of red wine.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri