Synonyms for

Bacon

Verb / ˈbeɪkʌn / Another word for bacon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a type of salted pork

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Informal

bacon strips streaky bacon rashers

Literary

pork belly

Antonyms

lean meat vegetables fish poultry tofu beans

Common collocations

  • crispy bacon
  • fried bacon
  • smoky bacon
  • bacon bits
  • bacon grease
  • bacon sandwich
  • bacon fat

Word family

noun bacon

Usage note

Bacon is a specific type of cured pork. While sometimes used metaphorically for money or profit, this usage is dated and uncommon.

Example sentences

  1. I love the smell of bacon cooking in the morning.
  2. Can I have some extra bacon on my burger?
  3. My dog goes crazy for bacon treats.
  4. I always make sure to have bacon in my fridge.
  5. I tried turkey bacon for the first time and it was pretty good.

Quotes

  • Everything is better with bacon. - Unknown
  • I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion. - Henry David Thoreau
  • You can't be sad when you're holding bacon. - Unknown

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