Whitebreads

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A person or thing that is conventional or mainstream, often lacking excitement or uniqueness
2. Describing someone who is typically bland or unadventurous in personality or interests
3. Referring to something that is ordinary and typical, adhering strictly to societal norms and standards

Etymology: "Whitebreads" is the plural of "whitebread," a noun meaning a dull, conventional person. The singular is a compound of "white" and "bread," the familiar pale loaf made from refined flour, and the figurative sense builds on the bread's reputation as bland and unremarkable compared with wholemeal or rye. The plural simply applies that label to more than one such person, as in a group of people described as lacking any edge or adventure.