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

Classic panzanella features some sort of firm white bread, anything from Italian bread to ciabatta to a Pullman loaf.

From Washington Times • Jul. 20, 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

Here a loaf of French or Italian bread stands in.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2021

He said he ate at Subway at least five times a week and that his favorite sandwich was tuna salad on Italian bread.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2021

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