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bread

 
 
pronunciation:
bred
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: Bread is a food that is usually made with flour, water, and oil. Other things are sometimes added too. Everything is mixed together to make something called dough. The dough is put in a pan and baked in an oven. We use bread for sandwiches, toast, and other things to eat.
Bread smells really good when it's baking.
 
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: breads, breading, breaded
definition: When you bread chicken or some other meat, you cover it completely with very small crumbs before you cook it.
Terry's dad likes to cook chicken. He usually breads it and cooks it in the frying pan with oil.
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