bacon

/ˈbeɪkən/
noun
  1. Salted and smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig, usually sliced and fried.
    • He ordered a bacon cheeseburger with extra crispy bacon.
    • The smell of bacon cooking filled the whole house.
    • She fried some bacon and eggs for breakfast.
  2. Something that provides a livelihood or financial support (informal, in the phrase 'bring home the bacon').
    • She works two jobs to bring home the bacon for her family.
    • In many households, both parents need to bring home the bacon.
    • His freelance writing gigs help bring home the bacon.
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