light bread

American  

noun

Midland and Southern U.S.

1. white bread.

2. any bread leavened with yeast.

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Etymology

Origin of light bread

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Think about the difference between pizza and focaccia, with the crunchy, chewy crust rip compared to the tender, light bread.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2022

No one was awake when he brought the milk in to put it away, so he poured a warm glass for himself and got a couple of pieces of light bread.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

“It’s hard to get light bread in damp weather. Maybe next time set your sponge over the water reservoir in the stove. That’s what my mother does.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

She steals hot light bread when dey puts it in de window to cool, and lives on dat.

From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 3 by United States. Work Projects Administration

"An' some light bread an' a pie," concluded the employer-host.

From I Conquered by Titus, Harold