# pilot bread

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. hardtack

## Etymology
So named because of its original popularity with seafarers (pilots) as a long-lasting staple food.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/pilot-bread