Synonyms for

Hams

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

Definition

Hams are the hind legs of a pig that have been preserved by curing with salt or smoke.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. I bought a ham for Christmas dinner.
  2. My mom made ham sandwiches for our picnic.
  3. I like to eat ham with eggs for breakfast.
  4. The store sells different types of ham.
  5. The ham was too salty for my taste.

Quotes

  • "There was a smell of bacon and eggs and a frying pan and a kettle whistling." - John Steinbeck, East of Eden
  • "I don't like people who have never fallen or stumbled. Their virtue is lifeless and it isn't of much value. Life hasn't revealed its beauty to them." - Boris Pasternak, Doctor Zhivago
  • "My mother's menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it." - Buddy Hackett

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