rye bread

noun

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

rye bread

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rye bread¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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The rye bread comes with butter to fortify the meal.

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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.

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