Canadian bacon

noun

: bacon cut from the loin that has little fat and is cut into round or oblong slices

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If your family has a hearty appetite, try the 20-inch Madeline Island pie, with pepperoni, beef, onions, mushrooms, Canadian bacon, and more. Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 June 2026 Canadian bacon can sub out for regular bacon. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026 The Sausage McMuffin with Egg replaces the Canadian bacon with a sausage patty. Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2026 The breakfast sandwich is made with an egg, Canadian bacon, American cheese, butter and a toasted English muffin. Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Canadian bacon

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Canadian bacon was in 1930

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“Canadian bacon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Canadian%20bacon. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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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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