rasher

¹

[ rash-er ]

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.

rasher

²

[ rash-er ]

noun

1. vermilion rockfish.

rasher

/ ˈræʃə /

noun

1. a thin slice of bacon or ham

Word History and Origins

Origin of rasher¹

First recorded in 1585–95; origin uncertain

Origin of rasher²

1875–80, Americanism; perhaps < Spanish rascacio; rascasse

Word History and Origins

Origin of rasher¹

C16: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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

From bacon rashers to egg whites, portion food into identifiable, user-friendly quantities.

From The Guardian