Synonyms for

Ham

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

Definition

Ham is a meat that comes from the hind leg of a pig that has been preserved by salting, smoking, or drying.

Synonyms & similar words

jambon overact overplay hamitup hamactor gammon underact ham pork bacon sausage prosciutto salami pepperoni jerky chorizo bologna frankfurter wiener bratwurst kielbasa charcuterie

Synonyms by register

Formal

pork loin cured pork

Informal

bacon salami pepperoni

Literary

swine flesh hog meat

Antonyms

lean meat vegetable fish poultry plant-based

Common collocations

  • baked ham
  • honey-glazed ham
  • sliced ham
  • ham sandwich
  • deviled ham
  • country ham
  • sugar-cured ham

Word family

noun ham
verb ham it up

Usage note

While 'ham' primarily refers to cured pork, it can also refer to a performer who exaggerates their acting, often in a comical way. This latter usage is distinct from the food item.

Example sentences

  1. I always order a ham and cheese omelet at the diner.
  2. My mom made a delicious ham for Thanksgiving dinner.
  3. The sandwich shop offers a variety of ham sandwiches.
  4. I don't eat pork, so I always get a veggie burger instead of a hambuger.
  5. My dad likes to cook ham on the grill during the summer.

Quotes

  • Life is too short to eat anything but good food, and ham that is bad can be the most insipid of all.
  • I ate a tuna sandwich and I said to my friend, 'There's nothin' like good tuna!' and he said, 'What about bad tuna?' and I said, 'There is no such thing.'
  • I never met a pig I didn't like, as long as it was already ham.

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