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loaves

American  
[lohvz] / loʊvz /

noun

  1. the plural of loaf.


loaves British  
/ ləʊvz /

noun

  1. the plural of loaf 1

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That frontal assault on el bolillo came just as many Mexicans are getting ready to stock up on the fluffy loaves for the holidays.

From Los Angeles Times

Their bakery in northwest London runs 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, supplying sourdough loaves to Gail's, as well as supermarkets, shops and restaurants.

From BBC

Either the loaves failed to rise or else they puffed up absurdly and turned hard as bricks.

From Literature

Commander Gorringe accepted some loaves of bread & tried to pay for them, but the Austrian officer refused to accept any money.

From Literature

After all, how many loaves of banana bread could one bake?

From Los Angeles Times