noun
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a basket for carrying bread or rolls
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a slang word for stomach
Etymology
Origin of breadbasket
Example Sentences
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The construction of a grain corridor linking Russia to Heilongjiang, China's northeastern bread basket, will help bolster China's food security.
From Reuters • Sep. 19, 2023
Especially given the war in Ukraine, Mr. Damian envisioned South Sudan, parts of which were officially declared afflicted with famine in 2017, as a bread basket for Africa.
From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2023
Before the war, Ukraine was seen as the world's bread basket, exporting 4.5 million tonnes of agricultural produce a month through its ports.
From BBC • Jul. 14, 2022
Upgrade the bread basket at dinner any night of the week with these richer, sweeter rolls.
From Salon • Jan. 9, 2022
She covered the bread basket with a dishtowel that had, he suddenly noticed, the Ten Commandments printed on it.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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