bacon

noun
UK: /ˈbeɪkən/
US: /ˈbeɪkən/

  1. Thin slices of meat from a pig, often fried or baked.

    1. I had bacon for breakfast this morning, it was delicious. [ ] [ ]
    2. She added crispy bacon bits to the salad for extra flavor and texture. [ ] [ ]

  2. The meat from the back or sides of a pig, cured and usually smoked.

    1. We bought a pound of bacon at the grocery store for our camping trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. The butcher recommended a thick-cut bacon from a local farm, known for its rich flavor. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ham rasher pork
bacon transitive-verb

  1. To brush or cover food lavishly with bacon.

    1. They baconed the chicken before roasting it. [ ] [ ]
    2. She will bacon the fish with slices for extra flavor before grilling it. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bacon" in English means: Thin slices of meat from a pig, often fried or baked., The meat from the back or sides of a pig, cured and usually smoked..

The phonetic transcription of "bacon" is /ˈbeɪkən/ in British English and /ˈbeɪkən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bacon": ham, rasher, pork.

Example usage of "bacon": "I had bacon for breakfast this morning, it was delicious.". More examples on the page.