Bologna
1 synonym for Bologna, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A mild, seasoned sausage made from beef, pork, or veal, often sliced for sandwiches.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Named after Bologna, Italy, ultimately from Latin Bonōnia.
Full origin of Bologna →Frequently asked questions
What does “Bologna” mean?
The word “Bologna” means a mild, seasoned sausage made from beef, pork, or veal, often sliced for sandwiches. In plain terms, a type of lunch-meat sausage, or slang for nonsense.
How do you pronounce “Bologna”?
“Bologna” is pronounced buh-LON-yuh (/bəˈloʊnjə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bologna” in a sentence?
Here is “Bologna” used in a sentence: “He made a bologna sandwich for lunch.”
What part of speech is “Bologna”?
“Bologna” is a noun.
Where does the word “Bologna” come from?
The word “Bologna” comes from Latin. Named after Bologna, Italy, ultimately from Latin Bonōnia.
Is “Bologna” a common word?
“Bologna” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Bologna” have?
“Bologna” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mild, seasoned sausage made from beef, pork, or veal, often sliced for sandwiches.
