bologna

noun

Definition of bolognanext
as in salami

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Recent Examples of bologna Avoid or significantly limit eating salami and bologna, which are saltier and higher in fat. — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026 The 16-foot bologna drops at in downtown Lebanon, a region popular for its bologna production. — Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025 For example, beef has a variety of cuts, including steak, bologna, and sausage, with different nutritional breakdowns. — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 10 Dec. 2025 Step by careful step, Holbrook climbed, holding out bologna and cheese until two pairs of cautious eyes peeked back. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bologna
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bologna
  1. salami
  2. frankfurter
  3. pepperoni
  4. wiener
  5. liverwurst
  6. kielbasa
  7. sausage
Noun
  • And that may mean the last piece of salami has been sliced.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • The Garbage Salad of salami, jumbo shrimp, provolone and a few extras was conceived at Gene & Georgetti before becoming a standard menu item far beyond River North.
    — David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Definition of salami
Noun
  • But the frankfurter fest rolls on, with Chestnut and Miki Sudo set to defend last year's wins in the men's and women's divisions, respectively.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Faster than a speeding frankfurter, in comes the second annual Wienie 500.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Definition of frankfurter
Noun
  • The surprising combination of pasta, pepperoni slices, olives, and bell peppers dressed in a zingy Italian vinaigrette.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • With just four extra ingredients, Caesar salad mix becomes a hearty pasta and pepperoni salad the whole family will love.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026
Definition of pepperoni
Noun
  • The Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest marks the United States' 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance Saturday after an eventful year for the annual wiener showdown and one of its stars.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • But at the halfway mark, Chestnut had eaten 42 hot dogs and had a 10-wiener lead.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of wiener
Noun
  • Boar's Head responded with a vow to never make liverwurst again and claimed to be cleaning up its act—and the Jarratt facility, which was shut down last September amid the outbreak.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Boar’s Head permanently stopped making liverwurst and recalled more than 7 million pounds of deli products.
    — Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of liverwurst
Noun
  • In a large bowl combine cooled pasta, bacon, kielbasa, corn, tomatoes, cheese, green onion, jalapeño and cilantro.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
  • Make the most of every link with this guide to cooking Italian sausage, brats, kielbasa, and more.
    — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2026
Definition of kielbasa
Noun
  • Wetherington opted for a heritage-breed pork sausage from California farm Peads & Barnetts.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • There’s always a line at Beckmann’s Old World Bakery for sourdough loaves and strawberry pies, and food trucks offer everything from Brazilian barbecue to homemade kombucha to British sausage rolls.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of sausage

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