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Definition of bacon

bacon

/ˈbeɪ.kən/
ba · con
Plural:bacons
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• noun

1

Cured meat from the back, sides, or belly of a pig, typically sliced thin and fried, baked, or grilled before eating.

Example

"The kitchen filled with the savory aroma of frying eggs and bacon."

2

Money, a livelihood, or financial support required to sustain a family, typically used in the phrase 'bring home the bacon'.

Example

"She works two jobs just to make sure she can bring home the bacon."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'bacoun', borrowed from Anglo-Norman 'bacon' (meat from the back and sides of a pig), which derives from Proto-Germanic *bakô (back).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bacon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bacon
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