Bologna
Bologna (noun) means a mild, seasoned sausage made from beef, pork, or veal, often sliced for sandwiches. Example: “He made a bologna sandwich for lunch.”
How to use Bologna
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of lunch-meat sausage, or slang for nonsense.
When it means "nonsense," it's usually spelled baloney instead of bologna.
Word forms
Bolognas plural, bolognas plural
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Etymology
Named after Bologna, Italy, ultimately from Latin Bonōnia.
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.