porkchop

[ pawrk-chop, pohrk- ]

noun

1. a chop of pork.
2. Journalism, Printing. thumbnail ( def 4 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of porkchop¹

First recorded in 1855–60; pork + chop ¹

Example Sentences

He waved a porkchop as he waded through a crush of fans and media.

From Seattle Times

That recalls Iowa’s state fair, where generations of presidential candidates have worked the porkchop grill and wolfed down deep-fried versions of all imaginable foodstuffs.

From Seattle Times

The restaurant's Hainan chicken, made with poached, organic, boneless, skinless chicken over lemongrass-scented rice, will be on the menu, as well as the grilled Asian porkchop and wonton soup. 

From Los Angeles Times