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

She has cultivated a down-to-earth image, posting photos on social media of her meal of tinned mackerel on rye bread and cleaning windows at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

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

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

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2025

Jyan Issac Bread bakery has a rye bread — like a Danish rye bread — that I always have.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024

Helmuth remembers the day Hitler was appointed chancellor, how the flat smelled of fresh rye bread and sausage and fried onions.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti