bologna
noun
bo·lo·gna
| \ bə-ˈlō-nē also -nyə
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or less commonly baloney \ bə-ˈlō-nē
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Definition of bologna
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a large smoked sausage of beef, veal, and pork
also
: a sausage made (as of turkey) to resemble bologna
Bologna
geographical name
Bo·lo·gna
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variants:
or ancient Bononia \ bə-ˈnō-nē-ə
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Definition of Bologna (Entry 2 of 2)
commune in northern Italy at the foot of the Apennines; capital of the region of Emilia-Romagna population 379,964
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Other Words from bologna
Geographical name
Bolognan
\ bə-ˈlō-nyən
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or Bolognese \ ˌbō-lə-ˈnēz
, -ˈnēs , -ˈnyēz , -ˈnyēs \
adjective or noun
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or Bolognese \ ˌbō-lə-ˈnēz
, -ˈnēs , -ˈnyēz , -ˈnyēs \
adjective or noun
Examples of bologna in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
And a diet of bologna sandwiches and packet ramen might genuinely not seem problematic to our president, who guzzles soda, refuses fruit, and proudly serves stacks of Big Macs to college athletes. — Melissa Howell, Quartz, "How America’s bad eating habits impact kids in detention centers," 26 Aug. 2019 They were fed dry bologna sandwiches for breakfast and junior cheeseburgers for dinner. — Obed Manuel, Dallas News, "U.S. citizen’s detention is a reminder that mixed-status families can feel trapped along the border," 4 Aug. 2019 These unusual dishes are all on the menu at the Cozy Corner, a beloved local institution that also serves fried bologna sandwiches. . — Larry Olmstead, USA TODAY, "Great American Bites BBQ road trip: The country's best regional barbecue joints," 9 July 2019 Many migrants were given only wet wipes to clean themselves and bologna sandwiches to eat, causing constipation and other health problems, according to the report. — Zolan Kanno-youngs, New York Times, "Government Watchdog Finds Squalid Conditions in Border Centers," 2 July 2019 They were provided only with half frozen bologna sandwiches to eat. — Jennifer Wright, Harper's BAZAAR, "Americans Can't Admit Concentration Camps Exist in the U.S. Because They're Shameless," 20 June 2019 Rohlfing used a cake made out of bologna in his appetizer course, as well as kidneys in his entree. — Sameer Rao, baltimoresun.com, "Cunningham's chef 'filled with gratitude' for 'Chopped' win," 19 June 2019 Migrants reported getting constipated because of a strict bologna sandwich diet. — CBS News, "DHS watchdog details squalid conditions at migrant detention centers," 2 July 2019 Some adults were only receiving bologna sandwiches, causing constipation and in some cases requiring medical attention. — Nomaan Merchant, chicagotribune.com, "'A ticking time bomb’: Government photos show detained migrants pleading for help in overcrowded Border Patrol facilities," 2 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bologna.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for bologna
bologna
noun
English Language Learners Definition of bologna
: a wide cooked sausage that is cut into thin pieces and eaten in sandwiches
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bologna
noun
bo·lo·gna
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Kids Definition of bologna
: a large smoked sausage usually made of beef, veal, and pork
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