breadline

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a queue of people waiting for free food

Etymology

From bread + line. In sense 2, referring to the income level at which one can afford to buy bread, a staple food.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bread line

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