1. a shaped mass of bread baked as a single unit
2. a shaped mass of food formed into a block

1. to spend time in an idle or lazy manner
Usage: informal

Examples

• She bought a loaf of whole wheat bread at the bakery.
• The recipe makes two loaves of banana bread.
• Mom served meatloaf with mashed potatoes for dinner.
• The salmon loaf was seasoned with herbs and lemon.
• Stop loafing around and help with the chores.
• He spent the afternoon loafing on the couch.
• The workers were caught loafing on the job.