as in sausages
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 bangers
Charli and preeminent pop divas Olivia Rodrigo and Ariana Grande are releasing some of the bleakest music of their careers just in time for summer, the traditional season for party anthems and celebratory bangers.
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Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
The pop singer makes a break for riskier, more exciting musical territory, swerving between noisy club bangers and newly subtle pop gems.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Every scene is shot on location, the soundtrack is wall-to-wall bangers, and the cast is perfect with a few key roles filled by actors in their bygone prime and maybe one or two from beyond the grave.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
The bangers may be the only item on the menu that Mejia doesn’t make in the kitchen.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The songs were bangers, dance jams for the ages, but there was much more going on.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Start with some weeknight bangers from Test Kitchen editor Rebecca Firkser, like these spicy tuna melts.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
In the clip, the host shared a behind the scenes look at the making of her new teaser photo, which features Cooper laying on bangers in homage to Karol’s Tropicoqueta album cover art.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
The bangers hit harder, the down-tempo numbers get weirder and more aqueous; there’s a decent amount going on here.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
The pop singer makes a break for riskier, more exciting musical territory, swerving between noisy club bangers and newly subtle pop gems.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Every scene is shot on location, the soundtrack is wall-to-wall bangers, and the cast is perfect with a few key roles filled by actors in their bygone prime and maybe one or two from beyond the grave.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
The bangers may be the only item on the menu that Mejia doesn’t make in the kitchen.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The songs were bangers, dance jams for the ages, but there was much more going on.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Start with some weeknight bangers from Test Kitchen editor Rebecca Firkser, like these spicy tuna melts.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
In the clip, the host shared a behind the scenes look at the making of her new teaser photo, which features Cooper laying on bangers in homage to Karol’s Tropicoqueta album cover art.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
The bangers hit harder, the down-tempo numbers get weirder and more aqueous; there’s a decent amount going on here.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bangers
sausages
Noun
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Other food options across the concourse will include items like dumplings, pizza and sausages.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Add apples and garlic; cook and stir until sausages are browned and apples are softened, 2 to 3 minutes more.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
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“Bangers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangers. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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