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bacon

[ˈbeɪkən]

bacon Definition

  • 1meat from the back or sides of a pig, often eaten fried in thin slices
  • 2thin slices of bacon that are cooked until they are crisp and eaten as a snack or used to add flavor to other dishes

Using bacon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bacon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I love the smell of bacon cooking in the morning.

  • Example

    Bacon and eggs is a classic breakfast dish.

  • Example

    She added bacon bits to her salad for extra flavor.

  • Example

    The burger comes with bacon and cheese.

bacon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bacon

Phrases with bacon

  • bring home the bacon

    to earn a living for a family or household

    Example

    He works two jobs to bring home the bacon for his family.

  • save someone's bacon

    to rescue someone from danger or difficulty

    Example

    Thanks for lending me the money. You really saved my bacon!

  • to chat in a leisurely way, especially at length

    Example

    We sat around chewing the fat over a plate of bacon and eggs.

Origins of bacon

from Old High German 'bakko'

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Summary: bacon in Brief

Bacon [ˈbeɪkən] is a type of meat from pigs that is often fried and eaten in thin slices. It can be used to add flavor to other dishes, such as salads and burgers. The phrase 'bring home the bacon' means to earn a living for a family or household, while 'save someone's bacon' means to rescue someone from danger or difficulty.

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