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banger

noun

ˈbaŋ-ər How to pronounce banger (audio)
Definition of bangernext
British
as in sausage
a rod-shaped portion of seasoned ground meat in a casing bangers and mash is classic British pub cuisine

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Recent Examples of banger This fall is a banger season for Fernandes, with eight projects unfurling across North America, including his participation in the Toronto Biennial of Art. — Web Behrens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 After years of sharing his talent on the big screen as Tom Hardy, Frankie Pulitzer has officially arrived to drop some bangers. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026 Inside a steel cage, Hotch and Ali will likely put on another banger. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Each drop features a selection of bangers picked by The Drive crew, all available on T-shirts, hoodies, posters, kid shirts, and even baby onesies. — Kyle Cheromcha, The Drive, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for banger
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sausage
Noun
  • Food will include pretzels, sausages and schnitzel, along with food trucks.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Spread grits mixture in an even layer in prepared baking dish; top evenly with remaining 1/2 cup sausage and 1/2 cup Cheddar.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of sausage

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“Banger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banger. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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