Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bread-basket
Noun
/ˈbrɛdˌbæskɪt/
Definition
A slang term for the stomach or abdomen, especially when referring to the feeling of fullness or hunger.
Examples
- After a hearty meal, he patted his bread-basket, feeling satisfied.
- She joked that her bread-basket was quite full after the holiday feast.
Meaning
Used colloquially to describe the area of the body that holds the stomach, often referring to its role in digestion and hunger satisfaction.
Synonyms
- stomach
- abdomen
- belly
- tummy
