1
a
: a side of a pig cured and smoked
also
: the thin strips cut from bacon
b
: thin strips of meat other than pork that is cured and smoked
turkey bacon
2
: money
specifically
: money gained through employment or legislation
—usually used in the phrase bring home the bacon
Examples of bacon in a Sentence
We ate bacon and eggs for breakfast.
Recent Examples on the Web
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and brush the bacon generously with the syrup mixture.
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Fox News, 3 May 2024
Protein: Add protein with cooked bacon or diced ham.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
Colt calls her out for likening viewers to dogs, but, for Leitch, the bacon is the message.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 2 May 2024
The Hangtown Fry, an omelet with bacon and oysters, is a Placerville relic dating back to the Gold Rush, though only Buttercup Pantry regularly serves the divisive dish today.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Carefully transfer still-warm bacon fat to a mason jar, top with the lid, then store it in the refrigerator for up to three months.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024
The chain restaurant also offers a variety of spreads for your poppyseed, everything or asiago bagel, plus breakfast sandwiches such as the spinach bacon croissant or omelet wrap.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2024
For a twist on shrimp and grits, try this easy seafood recipe that features rice, shrimp, crabmeat, bacon, and plenty of Cajun seasoning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Increase oven temperature to broil, and broil 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
—Pam Lolley and Robby Melvin, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
Fox News, 3 May 2024
Protein: Add protein with cooked bacon or diced ham.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
Colt calls her out for likening viewers to dogs, but, for Leitch, the bacon is the message.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 2 May 2024
The Hangtown Fry, an omelet with bacon and oysters, is a Placerville relic dating back to the Gold Rush, though only Buttercup Pantry regularly serves the divisive dish today.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Carefully transfer still-warm bacon fat to a mason jar, top with the lid, then store it in the refrigerator for up to three months.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024
The chain restaurant also offers a variety of spreads for your poppyseed, everything or asiago bagel, plus breakfast sandwiches such as the spinach bacon croissant or omelet wrap.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2024
For a twist on shrimp and grits, try this easy seafood recipe that features rice, shrimp, crabmeat, bacon, and plenty of Cajun seasoning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Increase oven temperature to broil, and broil 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
—Pam Lolley and Robby Melvin, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Bacon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bacon. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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bacon
noun
ba·con
ˈbā-kən 
1
: salted and smoked meat from the sides and the back of a pig
2
: money gained through employment or legislation
bring home the bacon
Biographical Definition
Bacon 1 of 4
biographical name (1)
Ba·con
ˈbā-kən
Francis 1561–1626 1st Baron
Verulam
ˈver-(y)ə-ləm
Viscount
St. Albans
sānt-ˈȯl-bənz
Viscount
St. Albans
sānt-ˈȯl-bənz
sənt-
English philosopher
Bacon
2 of 4biographical name (2)
Francis 1909–1992 British (Irish-born) painter
Bacon
3 of 4biographical name (3)
Nathaniel 1647–1676 American colonial leader
Bacon
4 of 4biographical name (4)
Roger circa 1220–1292 English philosopher and scientist
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