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Canadian bacon
noun
: bacon cut from the loin that has little fat and is cut into round or oblong slices
Examples of Canadian bacon in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The deals hit as 7-Eleven has brought back its Extreme Meat Pizza with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, beef crumble and bacon bits.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2024
Consider salami, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, ham, bacon, Italian sausage, ground beef, steak, meatballs and even chicken.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Feb. 2024
Yet fans of pineapple on pizza will be pleased with two choices: Hawaiian or Sleeping Beauty, with onions, mushrooms, Canadian bacon, red peppers, pineapple and pepperoni.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2024
And there’s also Canadian bacon, turkey bacon, and vegan bacon, which are a story for another day.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 8 Feb. 2024
Now, there’s a giant menu of steaks, chicken, salads and new pizzas, such as the Ranch Hand (meatballs, pepperoni, bacon, Canadian bacon and chorizo, $20).
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
Add a quarter of Canadian bacon and top with a cooked egg yolk.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2023
Top with Canadian bacon, pepperoni, red and green bell peppers, red onion, black olives, and mozzarella.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
The Tragically Hip: A red and white sauce, Canadian bacon, artichoke hearts, sherried mushrooms and onions with Gorgonzola, asiago and mozzarella cheeses.
—Haley Laurence | Hlaurence@al.com, al, 15 June 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1930, in the meaning defined above
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“Canadian bacon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Canadian%20bacon. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
Canadian bacon
noun
: bacon from the loin of a pig that has little fat and is cut into round or oblong slices for cooking
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