Synonyms

luncheon meat

American

noun

any of various sausages or molded loaf meats, usually sliced and served cold, as in sandwiches or as garnishes for salads.

luncheon meat British

noun

a ground mixture of meat (often pork) and cereal, usually tinned

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Etymology

Origin of luncheon meat

First recorded in 1940–45

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