Meaning & use

rasher

noun·Everyday

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A thin slice of bacon, typically fried or grilled.

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Breakfast came with two eggs and a rasher of crispy bacon.

He fried a few rashers alongside the sausages for a full English breakfast.

A note on using this word

Primarily British and Irish usage; American English typically just says "a slice of bacon" or "a strip of bacon."

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