Looking for the meaning of the word BREADLINES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BREADLINES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Breadline
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbrɛdlʌɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the poorest condition in which it is acceptable to live
Short Definition:poorest condition in which it is acceptable to live
Examples:- they are not well off, but they are not on the breadline
Definition:
a queue of people waiting to receive free food.
Short Definition:queue of people waiting to receive free food
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