Pronunciation: /hæm/
noun a cut of meat from the thigh of a hog, often cured or smoked
A1 I like to eat ham sandwiches for lunch.
A2 She bought a ham for the family dinner.
B1 The recipe calls for diced ham as one of the ingredients.
B2 The ham at the deli was sliced thin and tasted delicious.
C1 The gourmet ham from Spain was a hit at the dinner party.
C2 The chef expertly prepared the ham with a honey glaze for the special event.
verb not applicable
A1 I ham sandwiches for lunch.
A2 She hams it up whenever she's around her friends.
B1 The actor hams his way through the play, exaggerating every line.
B2 The comedian hams it up on stage, making the audience roar with laughter.
C1 Despite his serious role, the actor couldn't resist hamming it up during the comedic scenes.
C2 The politician was accused of hamming up his emotions during the speech to gain sympathy from the audience.
adjective not applicable
A1 I like ham sandwiches for lunch.
A2 She made a ham salad for the picnic.
B1 The ham and cheese croissant was delicious.
B2 The chef prepared a ham terrine with a cranberry glaze.
C1 The gourmet restaurant served a ham hock dish with truffle sauce.
C2 The charcuterie board featured a variety of artisanal hams from different regions.
adverb not applicable
A1 She ran ham to catch the bus.
A2 He spoke ham about his favorite food during the interview.
B1 The team worked ham to meet the deadline.
B2 The students studied ham for their upcoming exams.
C1 The company invested ham in research and development.
C2 The chef cooked ham to perfection for the special event.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I like ham sandwiches.
A2 She bought ham for the party.
B1 Could you pass me the ham, please?
B2 The ham we had for dinner was delicious.
C1 The chef prepared a gourmet ham dish for the event.
C2 The ham served at the five-star restaurant was exquisite.
preposition not applicable
A1 I put the sandwich ingredients in a ham sandwich.
A2 She wrapped the gift in ham paper.
B1 The chef glazed the ham with honey before baking it.
B2 The artist used ham paint to create a unique texture in the artwork.
C1 The company hampered their competitors' progress by launching a new marketing campaign.
C2 The government's decision to ham import tariffs has affected the economy significantly.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I like ham and cheese sandwiches.
A2 She went to the store to buy ham, but they were out of stock.
B1 Ham is a popular choice for sandwiches, salads, and pizza toppings.
B2 I prefer turkey over ham for Thanksgiving dinner.
C1 The restaurant offers a variety of ham dishes, including glazed ham and ham steak.
C2 Ham can be used as a main ingredient in many different types of cuisine, such as Spanish tapas and Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches.
interjection not applicable
A1 Ham! That sandwich looks delicious.
A2 Ham! I can't believe we made it to the top of the mountain.
B1 Ham! What a surprise to see you here.
B2 Ham! I never expected to find such a beautiful beach here.
C1 Ham! This concert is truly amazing.
C2 Ham! I am speechless at the beauty of this artwork.
article not applicable
A1 I like ham sandwiches.
A2 She bought a ham for the family dinner.
B1 The recipe calls for a slice of ham.
B2 The chef carved the ham with precision.
C1 The gourmet store offers a variety of artisanal hams.
C2 The ham was aged to perfection, resulting in a rich and complex flavor.
formal The chef prepared a delicious ham for the holiday feast.
informal I love a good ham sandwich for lunch.
slang Let's grab some ham and cheese subs for the road trip.
figurative His speech was full of ham, trying to impress the audience.
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