rasher

¹ American  

[rash-er] / ˈræʃ ər /

noun

1. vermilion rockfish.

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rasher ² American  

[rash-er] / ˈræʃ ər /

noun

1. a thin slice of bacon or ham for frying or broiling.

2. a portion or serving of bacon, usually three or four slices.

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rasher British  

/ ˈræʃə /

noun

1. a thin slice of bacon or ham

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Etymology

Origin of rasher¹

1875–80, perhaps < Spanish rascacio; rascasse

Origin of rasher¹

First recorded in 1585–95; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

As written, the recipe needs nothing more than a generous swipe of cultured butter and a plate of soft scrambled eggs, maybe a rasher of bacon if you’re feeling traditional.

From Salon

These are served on an “oblong platter of gray crockery” as the cook turns “rashers of brains at the grill.”

From New York Times

Sitting on that sheet pan with the heat slowly subsiding made for shatteringly crisp, perfectly stiff rashers of bacon.

From Salon

Philip flips over two rashers of bacon on the grill with one hand while readying the coffee maker with the other in the small kitchen.

From BBC

Right after we finish writing this, we’re going to eat an entire pack of rashers in her honor.

From Los Angeles Times