Word of the day: Loaf (noun, verb)
Possible Meanings:
- Noun:
- A shaped or molded mass of bread, typically oblong with a rounded top.
- (British Slang) The rounded head of a cabbage, lettuce, etc. (Less common)
- Verb:
- To spend time idly or lazily, doing nothing in particular.
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Example Sentences (Noun – Bread):
- I picked up a fresh loaf of sourdough bread from the bakery.
Example Sentences (Noun – Slang – Less Common):
- Watch out, don’t headbutt the loaf of cabbage! (British English)
Example Sentences (Verb):
- After a long week, all I wanted to do was come home and loaf on the couch.
- The cat spent most of the afternoon loafing in a sunbeam.
Did You Know?
- The plural of “loaf” is “loaves” (for the noun)
Conversation Example:
Person 1: “I’m feeling a bit burned out. Maybe I should take a mental health day and just loaf around the house.”
Person 2: “Sounds like a good plan! Sometimes we all need a day to relax and recharge.”
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