breadflation noun [U] /bredˈfleɪ.ʃᵊn/ a continuous increase in the price of bread While prices are going up just about everywhere, a few items tend to stand out more than others. Enter “breadflation”. The average per-pound price of white bread in the U.S. has surged more than 25% since the pandemic began. And premium loaves of … Continue reading New words – 13 March 2023