bacon — cured meat from the back or sides of a pig, typically served in thin slices
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: cured meat from the back or sides of a pig, typically served in thin slices
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbeɪkən/
Example Sentences
- The smell of bacon cooking woke up the entire family.
- He puts bacon on everything, even ice cream!
- My vegetarian friend dreamed about bacon last night.
bacon
NOUN[/ˈbeɪkən/]
cured meat from the back or sides of a pig, typically served in thin slices
She flips crispy bacon in the pan while the kitchen fills with smoky aroma.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Bacon originates from Old French 'bacon' in the 12th century, which derives from a Germanic root meaning 'back'. The term originally referred specifically to the back portion or backbone area of pork meat.
Breakdown
bacon ← Germanic *bakkon (back) + Old French diminutive or agentive suffix (-on). The Germanic root *bakkon refers to the back or backbone of an animal.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The smell of bacon cooking woke up the entire family.”
“He puts bacon on everything, even ice cream!”
“My vegetarian friend dreamed about bacon last night.”
“She needs to bring home the bacon to support her family.”
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