light bread
AmericanEtymology
Origin of light bread
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Think about the difference between pizza and focaccia, with the crunchy, chewy crust rip compared to the tender, light bread.
From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2022
“It’s hard to get light bread in damp weather. Maybe next time set your sponge over the water reservoir in the stove. That’s what my mother does.”
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
No one was awake when he brought the milk in to put it away, so he poured a warm glass for himself and got a couple of pieces of light bread.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
For there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.
From God's Plan with Men by Martin, T. T. (Thomas Theodore)
"An' some light bread an' a pie," concluded the employer-host.
From I Conquered by Titus, Harold
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