Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

loave

noun
/loʊv/
Definition
A variant of the word ‘loaf’, referring to a shape of bread or a quantity of bread.
Examples
  • This morning, I bought a fresh loave from the bakery.
  • She sliced the loave carefully to make sandwiches.
  • The artisan bakery is known for its delicious sourdough loaves.
Meaning
Loave typically describes a rounded or oblong shape of bread that is often baked in one piece.
Synonyms
  • loaf
  • bread
  • breadroll