light bread

American  

noun

Midland and Southern U.S.

1. white bread.

2. any bread leavened with yeast.

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Etymology

Origin of light bread

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Think about the difference between pizza and focaccia, with the crunchy, chewy crust rip compared to the tender, light bread.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2022

“It’s hard to get light bread in damp weather. Maybe next time set your sponge over the water reservoir in the stove. That’s what my mother does.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

No one was awake when he brought the milk in to put it away, so he poured a warm glass for himself and got a couple of pieces of light bread.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

At the ends of the table were plates of light bread with deep brown crusts.

From Dot and Tot of Merryland by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)

He asked my grandmother if she had any light bread baked.

From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume X, Missouri Narratives by United States. Work Projects Administration