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pork
[ pawrk, pohrk ]
noun
- the flesh of hogs used as food.
- Informal. appropriations, appointments, etc., made by the government for political reasons rather than for public benefit, as for public buildings or river improvements.
pork
/ pɔːk /
noun
- the flesh of pigs used as food
Other Words From
- porkish porklike adjective
- porkless adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of pork1
Example Sentences
In fact, the sausages served at gas stations throughout the country are made from Danish pork.
As a kid, my favorite home-cooked meal was always pork chops with applesauce — which I think is a white thing.
As a result, federal officials say there is no concern about the safety of the nation’s pork supply.
The US island territory's red, white and blue flag adorns homes and businesses, and the sounds of salsa and reggaetón boom from passing cars and restaurants selling fried plantains and spit-roasted pork.
"Strict import controls" were in place to manage risk, they said, including restrictions on personal pork imports introduced last month.
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