bacon
word
Definition
Bacon is salted and usually smoked meat from a pig, often cut into thin slices and cooked until crisp. It is commonly eaten at breakfast or used to add flavor to other foods.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday English, especially in food contexts. In American English, 'bacon' usually means thin breakfast slices; in some other varieties, related pork products may be named differently. Common collocations: 'bacon and eggs', 'crispy bacon', 'bacon sandwich'. Avoid using it for ham or generic pork.
Example Sentences
This soup has bacon in it.
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Can you add extra bacon to my burger?
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I like bacon with eggs in the morning.
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He cooked the bacon until it was crispy.
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The smell of bacon filled the kitchen.
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I stopped eating bacon, but I still miss it sometimes.
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