breid: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
A1Informal, everyday, formal (in literal sense); slang (in 'money' sense).
Quick answer
What does “breid” mean?
A food made from flour, water, and yeast or another leavening agent, mixed together and baked.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A food made from flour, water, and yeast or another leavening agent, mixed together and baked.
Money, especially as a means of earning a living (slang).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The slang term 'bread' for money is understood but less common in both UK and US than it was in the 1960s/70s. Usage patterns for the literal term are identical.
Connotations
As food, it is a staple with positive connotations of nourishment and home. As slang for money, it is slightly dated and informal.
Frequency
The food sense is extremely high-frequency. The slang sense is low-frequency in modern speech.
Grammar
How to Use “breid” in a Sentence
N/A (primarily a simple noun)earn one's breadVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “breid” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- (Rare/archaic) To coat with breadcrumbs, e.g., 'We'll bread the fish before frying.'
American English
- (Rare/archaic) To coat with breadcrumbs, e.g., 'Bread the cutlets before baking.'
adverb
British English
- N/A
American English
- N/A
adjective
British English
- N/A
American English
- N/A
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used metaphorically in 'bread and butter' business (core revenue).
Academic
Appears in historical, cultural, or nutritional contexts.
Everyday
Extremely common in grocery, meal planning, and cooking contexts.
Technical
Used in baking, food science, and culinary arts.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “breid”
- Incorrect: 'a bread' (uncountable; correct: 'a piece/slice/loaf of bread').
- Confusing 'bread' with 'bred' (past tense of breed).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is usually uncountable. You say 'some bread' or 'a loaf/slice/piece of bread'. You can make it countable when referring to types (e.g., 'artisan breads').
It's a compound noun meaning the person who earns the primary income for a family or household.
No, it's considered dated slang from the mid-20th century, though it is still understood. More contemporary slang includes 'dough' (also dated), 'cash', or 'money'.
'Bread' is the uncooked or baked product. 'Toast' is bread that has been browned by exposure to radiant heat (toasted).
A food made from flour, water, and yeast or another leavening agent, mixed together and baked.
Breid is usually informal, everyday, formal (in literal sense); slang (in 'money' sense). in register.
Breid: in British English it is pronounced /brɛd/, and in American English it is pronounced /brɛd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Bread and butter (basic income)”
- “Best thing since sliced bread”
- “Break bread with someone”
- “Know which side one's bread is buttered”
- “Cast one's bread upon the waters”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Bread rhymes with 'fed' — you are fed with bread.
Conceptual Metaphor
MONEY IS FOOD (BREAD) – 'He earns his daily bread.' LIFE'S NECESSITIES ARE BREAD – 'It's my bread and butter.'
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following is NOT a common idiom with 'bread'?