rye bread

American  

noun

1. bread that is made either entirely or partly from rye flour, often with caraway seeds.

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rye bread British  

noun

1. any of various breads made entirely or partly from rye flour, often with caraway seeds

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Etymology

Origin of rye bread

First recorded in 1570–80

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How does rye-bread compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• rye bread vs. pumpernickel

Example Sentences

It comes with rye bread, sliced Emmental cheese, coleslaw, Russian dressing and Raye’s Cranberry Mustard.

From The Wall Street Journal

Snacking on 8-10 prunes a day and some rye bread can also have a similar effect.

From BBC

Meanwhile, Scandinavians are known for rye bread and foraging, though the communal dining and variety in their diets are largely overlooked.

From Salon

The rye bread comes with butter to fortify the meal.

From Seattle Times

Still, consumers are sometimes confused as to what rye bread actually is — the popular association with caraway can get in the way of the grain’s actual flavor.

From Salon