lard
8 synonyms for lard, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Soft white fat from a pig, rendered down and used in cooking or baking.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Soft white fat from a pig, rendered down and used in cooking or baking.
“The pastry gets its flakiness from a spoonful of lard.”
2. verb
To insert strips of fat or bacon into meat before cooking, or to add something liberally throughout a piece of writing or speech.
“The chef larded the lean venison with strips of bacon.”
How to use lard
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
lard the pastry
larded with quotes
a tub of lard
Etymology
From Old French lard ("bacon"), from Latin lardum, "bacon fat."
Full origin of lard →Frequently asked questions
What does “lard” mean?
The word “lard” means soft white fat from a pig, rendered down and used in cooking or baking. In plain terms, pig fat used for cooking, or (as a verb) to stuff meat with fat, or pad out writing with extra material.
How do you pronounce “lard”?
“Lard” is pronounced lahd (/lɑɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “lard” in a sentence?
Here is “lard” used in a sentence: “The pastry gets its flakiness from a spoonful of lard.”
What part of speech is “lard”?
Depending on how it is used, “lard” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “lard” come from?
The word “lard” comes from Latin. From Old French lard ("bacon"), from Latin lardum, "bacon fat.".
How many meanings does “lard” have?
“Lard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: soft white fat from a pig, rendered down and used in cooking or baking.
