- plural of loaf.
loaves
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Olives, hams and sausages, tinned seafood, fresh loaves, classic Spanish cheeses.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
Craftsman’s Valley features booths where artisans show off such skills as blacksmithing or glassblowing, and the Grist Mill churns out loaves of the park’s famed cinnamon bread.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
Within seconds, the loaves have been pulled apart, half a dozen men clutching onto precious pieces.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
The resulting sourdough loaves were not only higher in nutritional value but also showed a broader range of flavors.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
Penelope thought of the two loaves of rye bread and half dozen sticky buns.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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