Rasher

/ˈræʃər/
noun

A thin slice of bacon or ham for frying or grilling.

I cooked two rashers of bacon for breakfast.
Visual representation of "rasher" - A thin slice of bacon or ham for frying or grilling.

Often appears as...

  • rasher of bacon
  • grilled rasher
adjective

Acting or done hastily or without consideration.

His rasher decisions led to many problems.
Visual representation of "rasher" - Acting or done hastily or without consideration.

Often appears as...

  • rasher decisions
  • rasher actions

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

A thin slice of bacon or ham for frying or grilling.

I cooked two rashers of bacon for breakfast.
Visual representation of "rasher" - A thin slice of bacon or ham for frying or grilling.

Often appears as...

  • rasher of bacon
  • grilled rasher
adjective

Acting or done hastily or without consideration.

His rasher decisions led to many problems.
Visual representation of "rasher" - Acting or done hastily or without consideration.

Often appears as...

  • rasher decisions
  • rasher actions

Usage tips

Disapproving

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "rasher"
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Food Context

The word 'rasher' is often used when talking about preparing or ordering food, especially in breakfast settings.

Illustration for Food Context
Could I have three rashers with my eggs, please?
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Not a Portion

'Rasher' refers to individual slices, not a general serving or portion of bacon.

Illustration for Not a Portion
A full English breakfast typically includes a couple of rashers.
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British Frequency

While common in the UK and Ireland, 'rasher' is not as widely used in other English-speaking countries for bacon slices.

Illustration for British Frequency
In the UK, you'd hear 'rasher of bacon' more often than in the US.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Food Context

The word 'rasher' is often used when talking about preparing or ordering food, especially in breakfast settings.

Illustration for Food Context
Could I have three rashers with my eggs, please?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not a Portion

'Rasher' refers to individual slices, not a general serving or portion of bacon.

Illustration for Not a Portion
A full English breakfast typically includes a couple of rashers.
LampPro Tip 3/3

British Frequency

While common in the UK and Ireland, 'rasher' is not as widely used in other English-speaking countries for bacon slices.

Illustration for British Frequency
In the UK, you'd hear 'rasher of bacon' more often than in the US.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Food Context

The word 'rasher' is often used when talking about preparing or ordering food, especially in breakfast settings.

Illustration for Food Context
Could I have three rashers with my eggs, please?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not a Portion

'Rasher' refers to individual slices, not a general serving or portion of bacon.

Illustration for Not a Portion
A full English breakfast typically includes a couple of rashers.
LampPro Tip 3/3

British Frequency

While common in the UK and Ireland, 'rasher' is not as widely used in other English-speaking countries for bacon slices.

Illustration for British Frequency
In the UK, you'd hear 'rasher of bacon' more often than in the US.
Visual representation of the word "Rasher"

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Quote examples

Nick Offerman

American Actor

There have been a few occurrences where people in restaurants have sent me a rasher of bacon, which I am not going to turn my nose up at. I never let them down.
Portrait of Nick Offerman

Quote examples

Nick Offerman

American Actor

There have been a few occurrences where people in restaurants have sent me a rasher of bacon, which I am not going to turn my nose up at. I never let them down.
Portrait of Nick Offerman
Example 1 of 1
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