English Expression · Intermediate
dry bread
Bread eaten or consumed without any spreads or toppings
Pronunciation: say dry bread
Meaning
Bread eaten without any spreads, toppings, or accompaniments.
Example
When there was nothing left in the pantry, we had to settle for dry bread with our tea.
When there was nothing left in the pantry, we had to settle for dry bread with our tea.
Practice tips
- Practice dry bread out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.