Canadian bacon

noun

: bacon cut from the loin that has little fat and is cut into round or oblong slices

Examples of Canadian bacon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Consider salami, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, ham, bacon, Italian sausage, ground beef, steak, meatballs and even chicken. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Feb. 2024 Yet fans of pineapple on pizza will be pleased with two choices: Hawaiian or Sleeping Beauty, with onions, mushrooms, Canadian bacon, red peppers, pineapple and pepperoni. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2024 And there’s also Canadian bacon, turkey bacon, and vegan bacon, which are a story for another day. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 8 Feb. 2024 Now, there’s a giant menu of steaks, chicken, salads and new pizzas, such as the Ranch Hand (meatballs, pepperoni, bacon, Canadian bacon and chorizo, $20). Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024 Add a quarter of Canadian bacon and top with a cooked egg yolk. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2023 Top with Canadian bacon, pepperoni, red and green bell peppers, red onion, black olives, and mozzarella. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023 The Tragically Hip: A red and white sauce, Canadian bacon, artichoke hearts, sherried mushrooms and onions with Gorgonzola, asiago and mozzarella cheeses. Haley Laurence | Hlaurence@al.com, al, 15 June 2023 Add an egg, a slice of cheese, and two slices of Canadian bacon or ham. Women's Health, 1 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Canadian bacon was in 1930

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“Canadian bacon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Canadian%20bacon. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Canadian bacon

noun
: bacon from the loin of a pig that has little fat and is cut into round or oblong slices for cooking
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