Synonyms for bread-and-butter

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   That which is central or fundamental, as to one's business, survival, or income; a staple or cornerstone.

   They will do some machining if you ask them, but sheet metal has always been their bread and butter.

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Phrases

bread-and-butter issue bread-and-butter letter bread-and-butter note

Other spellings

bread and butter

By length

4 letters

keep¹

6 letters

living²

7 letters

support²

10 letters

livelihood³, sustenance³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (living² = 2 syllables).