Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stale-bread

Noun
/steɪl brɛd/
Definition
Bread that has lost its freshness and is no longer soft or moist.
Examples
  • The stale-bread was unappetizing and hard to chew.
  • I used the stale-bread to make breadcrumbs for the recipe.
  • He didn’t notice the stale-bread on the counter until he tried to make a sandwich.
Meaning
Stale-bread refers to bread that has become hard, dry, or otherwise undesirable due to age.
Synonyms
  • Dry bread
  • Hard bread
  • Old bread