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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• 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 • Nov. 15, 2025

Kiwifruit, rye bread, and mineral-rich water may help reduce the discomfort of chronic constipation, according to new evidence-based dietary guidelines developed by researchers at King's College London.

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025

He made his grilled cheese using a chunk of butter, and two slices of American from the deli on Martin's potato bread or rye bread.

From Salon • May 15, 2023

Denmark’s smørrebrød: Butter dark rye bread and add sliced avocado, prawn mayo and chives.

From BBC • May 10, 2023

Penelope thought of the two loaves of rye bread and half dozen sticky buns.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood