Bacon Definition & Meaning

bacon
noun
  1. back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
  2. English scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220-1292)
  3. English statesman and philosopher; precursor of British empiricism; advocated inductive reasoning (1561-1626)

"Bacon" in song lyrics

See how bacon is used in real songs:

  • "I bring home the bacon"
    2 Live Crew — 2 Live Blues
  • "I got 'em shaking and baking, We getting paper like bacon"
    504 Boyz (Master P/Halleluyah) — Bounce Back
  • "With a super giving head, very battered bacon"
    60 Second Assassin f/ Bronze Nazareth, C-Rayz Walz — Dead Flowers Pt. 2

Usage tips for "bacon"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bacon" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bacon to find words that pair well.

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