Bologna
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.
Often appears as...
- bologna sandwich
- bottled bologna
noun
A city in Northern Italy where this kind of sausage was first made.
Bologna is known for its architecture and delicious food.
Often appears as...
- bologna city
- bologna italy
Usage tips
Geographical
noun
A word used to express disbelief or skepticism, similar to 'nonsense'.
He said he could lift 400 pounds, but I think that's bologna.
Often appears as...
- that's bologna
- full of bologna
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
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.
Often appears as...
- bologna sandwich
- bottled bologna
noun
A city in Northern Italy where this kind of sausage was first made.
Bologna is known for its architecture and delicious food.
Often appears as...
- bologna city
- bologna italy
Usage tips
Geographical
noun
A word used to express disbelief or skepticism, similar to 'nonsense'.
He said he could lift 400 pounds, but I think that's bologna.
Often appears as...
- that's bologna
- full of bologna
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Food Context
The term 'bologna' often refers to the processed meat used in sandwiches, not just any sausage.
Could I get a bologna sandwich for lunch?
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation
'Bologna' is pronounced 'buh-LOH-nee', which differs from the Italian 'boh-LOHN-yah'.
I like to have bologna in my breakfast.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In American culture, bologna is often seen as a simple and affordable food.
As a kid, I often had bologna slices with crackers.
Pro Tip 1/3Food Context
The term 'bologna' often refers to the processed meat used in sandwiches, not just any sausage.
Could I get a bologna sandwich for lunch?
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation
'Bologna' is pronounced 'buh-LOH-nee', which differs from the Italian 'boh-LOHN-yah'.
I like to have bologna in my breakfast.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In American culture, bologna is often seen as a simple and affordable food.
As a kid, I often had bologna slices with crackers.
Pro Tip 1/3Food Context
The term 'bologna' often refers to the processed meat used in sandwiches, not just any sausage.
Could I get a bologna sandwich for lunch?
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation
'Bologna' is pronounced 'buh-LOH-nee', which differs from the Italian 'boh-LOHN-yah'.
I like to have bologna in my breakfast.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In American culture, bologna is often seen as a simple and affordable food.
As a kid, I often had bologna slices with crackers.
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People get about half of their added sugars from those drinks and treats, so it might seem like sugar is hiding in plain sight, but like someone in the witness protection program, the other half is hidden in places you'd least suspect. Check the ingredients on ketchup, bologna, spaghetti sauce, soy milk, sports drinks,
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Petina Gappah
Zimbabwean Writer
I was one of the first six black kids to integrate a formerly all-white school. I remember being looked at all the time and people laughing at my hair. I was also very self-conscious about the food I had for lunch. I had egg sandwiches, and the other mothers gave kids fancy stuff like bologna and Marmite. It took about a year to settle in.
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Margaret Cuomo
American Celebrity
A 'healthy diet' includes meals rich in whole grains, vegetables, nuts and fruits. Lean protein such as fish and chicken are recommended, and processed meats, such as bologna or cured ham and bacon, should be avoided.
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Jeff Baena
American Director
I hate when people eat food and talk with their mouth full. I always cover my mouth when I eat, but I've had it where there's little bologna bits flying on your food.
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Padma Lakshmi
Indian Chef
I grew up a vegetarian. Then, because I grew up in the states, I started slowly eating meat. First it was bologna sandwiches, or pepperoni on pizza.
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Mario Batali
American Chef
Bologna is the best city in Italy for food and has the least number of tourists. With its medieval beauty, it has it all.
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Tyler James Williams
American Musician
I have a saying: 'I'm good for three things: making fried bologna sandwiches, making money and picking out good movies.
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Brooke Hogan
American Celebrity
I've had a black guy call me a honky, and I've also been told that white people smell like bologna.
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Mitch Hedberg
American Comedian
Bologna is a deli meat for people with eyes.
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Petina Gappah
Zimbabwean Writer
I was one of the first six black kids to integrate a formerly all-white school. I remember being looked at all the time and people laughing at my hair. I was also very self-conscious about the food I had for lunch. I had egg sandwiches, and the other mothers gave kids fancy stuff like bologna and Marmite. It took about a year to settle in.
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Margaret Cuomo
American Celebrity
A 'healthy diet' includes meals rich in whole grains, vegetables, nuts and fruits. Lean protein such as fish and chicken are recommended, and processed meats, such as bologna or cured ham and bacon, should be avoided.
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Jeff Baena
American Director
I hate when people eat food and talk with their mouth full. I always cover my mouth when I eat, but I've had it where there's little bologna bits flying on your food.
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Padma Lakshmi
Indian Chef
I grew up a vegetarian. Then, because I grew up in the states, I started slowly eating meat. First it was bologna sandwiches, or pepperoni on pizza.
Quote examples
Mario Batali
American Chef
Bologna is the best city in Italy for food and has the least number of tourists. With its medieval beauty, it has it all.
Quote examples
Tyler James Williams
American Musician
I have a saying: 'I'm good for three things: making fried bologna sandwiches, making money and picking out good movies.
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Brooke Hogan
American Celebrity
I've had a black guy call me a honky, and I've also been told that white people smell like bologna.
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Mitch Hedberg
American Comedian
Bologna is a deli meat for people with eyes.
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