Definitions

1. noun

the side or back part of the pig’s abdomen, used as food; salted, cured, and often smoked pork, typically sliced and fried or grilled.

“She cooked a few slices of crispy bacon for her breakfast.”

2. verb

to cook or treat meat, especially pork, in a way that preserves it and gives it a distinctive flavor.

“The butcher’s shop specialized in baconing and hamming their own meats.”

3. noun

a person who is a master of their trade or profession, especially one who is skilled in the art of cooking.

“The celebrated chef was known as the king of bacon.”