Loaves Meaning in English
word · lemma: loaf
ˈɫoʊvz
LOHVZ
lˈəʊvz
LOH-vz
Definition
'Loaves' is the plural form of 'loaf', meaning two or more whole pieces of bread, each baked in one large shape.
Usage & Nuances
'Loaves' is always plural. Commonly used for 'loaves of bread', but can refer to similar shaped foods (e.g., 'meat loaves'). Use 'loaves' with countable, whole breads, not for slices or pieces. Do not confuse with 'loafs' (which is incorrect for bread plural).
Spanish: hogazas - panesPortuguese (BR): pãesPortuguese (PT): pãesChinese (Simplified): 面包条 - 面包块Chinese (Traditional): 麵包條 - 麵包塊Hindi: रोटियाँ - पावArabic: أرغفةBengali: পাউরুটি (গোটায়)Russian: буханкиJapanese: パンの塊 - パン（一本単位）Vietnamese: ổ bánh mìKorean: 빵 덩어리Turkish: somunlar - ekmek bütünleriUrdu: روٹیاں (ڈھیر میں)Indonesian: roti utuh - roti bulat
Example Sentences
We bought three loaves of bread for the party.
basic
The bakery makes fresh loaves every morning.
basic
She sliced the loaves into thick pieces.
basic
There weren’t many loaves left by the end of the day.
natural
Could you grab a couple of loaves on your way home?
natural
They displayed the loaves in the window to attract more customers.
natural