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- breach of the peace/ˌbriːtʃ əv ðə ˈpiːs/A criminal offence involving public disorder, disturbance, or violence that alarms or distresses people.nounMedium
- breach of trust/ˌbriːtʃ əv ˈtrʌst/A violation of a duty of responsibility or confidence placed in someone.nounC1-C2
- bread/brɛd/A staple food made from a dough of flour and water, usually leavened and baked.nounverbverb-transitiveA1
- bread and butter/ˌbred ən ˈbʌtə(r)/One's main source of income or livelihood; the staple or basic means of support.nounB2-C1
- bread and circuses/ˌbred ən ˈsɜːkəsɪz/A political strategy of providing superficial amusements and basic necessities to the public to maintain their contentment and prevent dissent.nounC1-C2
- bread and honey/ˌbred ən ˈhʌni/A rhyming slang term from Cockney English for 'money'.nounMedium (UK), Very Low (US)
- bread flour/ˈbred ˌflaʊə(r)/A high-protein wheat flour specifically milled for baking bread, containing more gluten-forming proteins than all-purpose flour.nounC1
- bread knife/ˈbred ˌnaɪf/A long, serrated knife specifically designed for slicing bread.nounB1
- bread line/ˈbredlaɪn/A queue of poor or unemployed people waiting to receive free food or charity, especially during times of economic hardship.nounC1
- bread mold/ˈbrɛd ˌməʊld/A fungus that grows on bread, typically appearing as fuzzy patches of various colors.nounLow
- bread mould/ˈbrɛd məʊld/A fungus, often from the genus Rhizopus, that grows on stale bread, appearing as fuzzy spots in white, grey, green, or black.nounLow
- bread sauce/ˈbrɛd ˌsɔːs/A traditional British sauce made from milk, butter, breadcrumbs, onion, cloves, and seasonings, served warm with roast poultry or game.nounC1/C2
- bread-and-butter model/ˌbred ən ˈbʌtə ˌmɒdl/A basic, reliable, or fundamental model that provides essential income or serves as the primary foundation for something.nounC1
- bread-and-butter pickle/ˌbred ən ˈbʌtə ˈpɪk(ə)l/A specific type of sweet and tangy pickle made from thinly sliced cucumbers, typically flavored with onions, mustard seeds, and turmeric.nounLow to Medium in food/cooking contexts; rare otherwise.
- breadbasket/ˈbredˌbɑːskɪt/A container, often woven or made of other materials, used for holding or carrying bread.adjectivenounLow
- breadboard/ˈbredbɔːd/A flat board, often made of wood or plastic, used for slicing bread on.nounverb-transitiveC1
- breadbox/ˈbredbɒks/A storage container, typically made of wood, metal or plastic, designed specifically for keeping bread fresh.nounC1 (Low frequency, specific noun)
- breadcrumb/ˈbredkrʌm/A tiny fragment of bread, typically broken or scraped from a larger loaf or slice; a small piece of a dry, baked, crumbly food substance.nounverbB2
- breadfruit/ˈbrɛdfruːt/A large, round, starchy tropical fruit, often cooked and eaten as a vegetable, with a texture and taste compared to bread or potatoes when baked.nounC1 (Less Common Vocabulary)
- breadline/ˈbredlaɪn/A level of income so low that one can barely afford basic necessities, especially food.nounC1/C2
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