Baloney

usgb/bəˈləʊni/
noun

A type of sausage that is usually served in sandwiches.

He made a sandwich with lettuce, mustard, and baloney.
Visual representation of "baloney" - A type of sausage that is usually served in sandwiches.

Often appears as...

  • slice of baloney
  • baloney sandwich
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US Food Reference

Baloney refers to a common American deli meat, often seen in lunches.

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She packed a baloney and cheese sandwich for her son.
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Cultural Icon

The word is iconic in American culture, representing simple, inexpensive food.

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A baloney sandwich is considered a classic American lunch.
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Confusion Alert

Don't confuse 'baloney' with 'bologna'; the latter is the original term for the sausage.

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I enjoy both bologna and baloney, despite the difference in spelling.
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