Bologna

usgb/bəˈləʊnjə/
noun

A type of sausage that is usually cooked or smoked and made from various meats, especially pork.

He made a sandwich with bologna and cheese.
Visual representation of "bologna" - A type of sausage that is usually cooked or smoked and made from various meats, especially pork.

Often appears as...

  • bologna sandwich
  • bottled bologna
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Food Context

The term 'bologna' often refers to the processed meat used in sandwiches, not just any sausage.

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Could I get a bologna sandwich for lunch?
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Pronunciation

'Bologna' is pronounced 'buh-LOH-nee', which differs from the Italian 'boh-LOHN-yah'.

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I like to have bologna in my breakfast.
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Cultural Reference

In American culture, bologna is often seen as a simple and affordable food.

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As a kid, I often had bologna slices with crackers.
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