smoked-salmon-bagel
/sməʊkt ˈsæmən ˈbeɪɡl/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A bagel filled or topped with smoked salmon, often served with cream cheese, onion, or capers. It is a common breakfast or brunch food.
- I ordered a smoked-salmon bagel for breakfast.
- She likes smoked-salmon bagels with cream cheese.
- The café is known for its smoked-salmon bagels.
Adinary Nuance
A smoked-salmon bagel is more specific than a salmon bagel or a bagel sandwich. Use it when the salmon is smoked, not fresh or cooked another way. It also sounds more like a café item than a home-made meal.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- bánh bagel cá hồi xông khói
- Spanish
- bagel de salmón ahumado
- Chinese
- 烟熏三文鱼百吉饼
- Japanese
- スモークサーモンのベーグル
- Korean
- 훈제연어 베이글
Etymology
This is a compound food name from English words: smoked, salmon, and bagel. It became common in modern café and brunch culture.
Common phrases
smoked-salmon bagel with cream cheesetoasted smoked-salmon bagela smoked-salmon bagel breakfast
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is smoked-salmon bagel a common phrase in English?
- Yes, especially in cafés, restaurants, and brunch menus.
- What is the difference between smoked-salmon bagel and salmon bagel?
- A smoked-salmon bagel specifically uses smoked salmon. Salmon bagel can be broader and less exact.
- Is smoked-salmon bagel formal or informal?
- It is neutral. You can use it in casual speech, menus, and business writing about food.
- How do I use smoked-salmon bagel in a sentence?
- You can say, 'I had a smoked-salmon bagel for lunch.'