Bacon

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪkən/

Definitions of bacon

noun a popular breakfast food

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat bacon for breakfast.

A2 She cooked crispy bacon for the BLT sandwiches.

B1 The bacon sizzled in the pan as it cooked.

B2 The chef prepared a delicious bacon-wrapped filet mignon.

C1 The artisanal bacon from the local farm was a hit at the food festival.

C2 The bacon-infused cocktail was a unique and savory twist on a classic drink.

Examples of bacon in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a breakfast dish with crispy bacon on the side.

informal I love adding bacon to my sandwiches for extra flavor.

slang Let's grab some bacon and eggs for brunch this weekend.

figurative His love for bacon is as strong as his love for his family.

Grammatical Forms of bacon

• past tense: baked
• plural: bacons
• comparative: more bacon
• superlative: most bacon
• present tense: bacons
• future tense: will bacon
• perfect tense: have baconed
• continuous tense: is baconing
• singular: bacon
• positive degree: bacon
• infinitive: to bacon
• gerund: baconing
• participle: baconed

Origin and Evolution of bacon

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old High German

Story behind the word: The word 'bacon' originates from the Old High German word 'bacho', which referred to the back of the pig.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bacon' came to specifically refer to the cured and smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig.