How to Use ham in a Sentence

ham

1 of 2 noun
  • Cameras bring out the ham in her.
  • He was once a fine actor, but now he's just an old ham.
  • We're having ham for dinner.
  • Step 4Emove ham from oven, and tent with a piece of greased foil.
    People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022
  • On the day of Tomatina, a slice of ham is hung on the top of a greasy pole in the town square.
    Lea Lane, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Spread the mushroom mixture over this, evenly, to the edges of the ham.
    The Editors, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2024
  • At the same time, the U.S. has sent 9% more ham to Mexico.
    Arkansas Online, 20 Dec. 2022
  • This is what gives the Iberian ham that melt-in-the-mouth texture.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Cuts of Ham Whole Ham Whole hams include both the butt ham and shank ham from the leg.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The cheese and ham is tucked in the center—a small savory surprise.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Don’t be afraid to use bourbon to cook, baste or glaze your ham.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Advice from the sidelines urged him to try ham and eggs.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Turn the heat to medium, add the ham, and cook until fragrant and opaque, about 1 minute.
    Benjamin Kemper, Saveur, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Meals consist of items such as bread, a scoop of peanut butter and slices of cheese or ham.
    Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2024
  • How was the club ham prevailing against the debonair checkers star of NBC News fame?
    Ian Shapira, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The pair appeared to enjoy eggs, ham, and potatoes for their lunch.
    Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Perhaps just in time for a good Aussie red with Easter ham?
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Line each cup with deli-style ham, then crack an egg into each.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2022
  • The dyes aren’t found in, say, a ham and cheese or peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
    John Woolfolk, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
  • He was supposed to run through the table and pull off the top, then come through the trifle and then arrive at the ham.
    Dan Snierson, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Today, the sweet rolls can be found sandwiched with ham and cheese at cafes across San Juan.
    Saveur Editors, Saveur, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Add in cheese, ham, and corn, and your guests will request this one-dish meal, year after year.
    Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Add an egg, a slice of cheese, and two slices of Canadian bacon or ham.
    Women's Health, 1 May 2023
  • The ham and cheese croissant is $6.75, the cappuccino is $4.
    Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
  • That night, 19 pallets of ham were stolen from a company in Sioux Falls.
    Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2022
  • The roast beef, our ham, and the German potato salad, those can never go away.
    Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Rest ham, and serve: Transfer ham to a platter; let rest 15 minutes.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Add ham and cook until crispy on both sides, about 2 minutes.
    Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The hilltop town of San Daniele is renowned for a sweetish ham that's cured in both the Adriatic breeze and cool mountain air.
    Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 18 Jan. 2023
  • For heartier fare, head to Coffee Rani for shrimp and grits and diced ham and egg sandwiches.
    Sarah Zlotnick, Country Living, 2 Apr. 2023
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ham

2 of 2 verb
  • Hormel, the maker of Spam, was the first packer to can ham in 1926.
    Bill Lindelof, sacbee, 19 May 2017
  • Both hammed it up a bit for the crowd with some mid-song banter.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2019
  • Look how cute! The royal tot is hamming it up on the palace steps.
    Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2017
  • The Safdie brothers hammed it up on the Palais for the film's premiere at the festival.
    Brian Porreca, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 May 2017
  • Some ham it up for the paparazzi, or dress for the occasion.
    Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2021
  • But this week, the star behind the queen was determined to ham it up and have fun.
    Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022
  • In the strip-club video that went viral this week, Manziel hammed it up for the cellphone camera.
    Greg Rajan, Esquire, 3 Mar. 2016
  • Prince Louis was hamming it up for his aunt Meghan and cousin Archie while his mom beamed in the background.
    Abby Gardner, Glamour, 17 July 2019
  • That’s not hamming it up for the camera; that’s all day, every day.
    Adam Rapoport, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2019
  • Then Leconte, who had been hamming it up for the crowd, began to crank up his game.
    Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 9 June 2018
  • Like many of the other portrayals on this list, when the legend is better than the truth, ham it up.
    Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 1 July 2022
  • The two shared many secrets, laughs, road trips, mall excursions and often hammed it up on the dance floor.
    Beth Warren, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2017
  • Kim said alongside a video of her 4½-year-old daughter hamming it up for the iPhone camera.
    Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, 16 Jan. 2018
  • And the best all-around tight end ever to play the game is now hamming it up on television for a living.
    BostonGlobe.com, 11 Nov. 2019
  • On the catwalk, Olson hurried it up, and Chapman hammed it up.
    John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Jan. 2018
  • Arturo Chacón-Cruz hammed it up as the Duke, small in voice at first, saving himself for an adamant last act.
    Mark Swed, latimes.com, 13 May 2018
  • Embiid hammed it up with teammates and the crowd before leaving the court.
    Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2019
  • The kids also got to ham it up, posing alone and with friends at the Picture Me Houston photo booth.
    Diane Cowen, Houston Chronicle, 13 Dec. 2017
  • Still, seeing his youngest, 3-year-old Hadrien, hamming it up for Dad is pretty damn cute.
    Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, Glamour, 12 May 2017
  • Decked out in black, the couple hammed it up for the photo crew, throwing in some surprise kisses as the cameras flashed.
    Chris Payne, Billboard, 20 May 2018
  • The bowl packs in seafood and country ham along with seemingly a bushel of vegetables, in a broth made rich with a quartet of stocks.
    Washington Post, 25 May 2021
  • Apart from hamming it up on stage with the drums, Brewer also has a soft spot for animals.
    Sheryl Devore, Lake County News-Sun, 1 May 2018
  • Happy to dial it back as the straight man or to ham it up as the eccentric weirdo, Chance clearly relished being on the SNL stage.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2019
  • Baumgartener gets to ham it up in the Barrymore role, and Newman makes his ideal foil.
    Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune, 27 June 2017
  • Entree choices include salmon; lamb hash; New York strip steak and eggs; ham omelet and chicken and waffles.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, Indianapolis Star, 4 May 2021
  • At events in Iowa, Biden is still hamming it up with visitors, hugging here and squeezing there.
    Time, 2 Feb. 2020
  • This time, the sisters are hamming it up in front of the fireplace, which is decked out with Halloween decor, including two giant jack-o'-lanterns.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2019
  • In the studio, each of the four musicians took his turn and was a good sport, hamming it up for the camera as producers shouted hashtags.
    Katherine Rosman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2018
  • Residents are urged to plan ahead and take precaution in the event of a fast-moving storm suddenly hamming the area.
    Justin L. MacK, Indianapolis Star, 2 July 2018
  • The man acting as a customer hams it up, enjoying his role as the sort of swell who might have his shoes professionally shined.
    Amy Crawford, Smithsonian, 19 Apr. 2017

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