pork
Americannoun
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the flesh of hogs used as food.
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Informal. appropriations, appointments, etc., made by the government for political reasons rather than for public benefit, as for public buildings or river improvements.
noun
Other Word Forms
- porkish adjective
- porkless adjective
- porklike adjective
Etymology
Origin of pork
1250–1300; Middle English porc < Old French < Latin porcus hog, pig; cognate with farrow 1
Example Sentences
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During his visit to China in April 2025, Beijing agreed to expand access for a range of Spanish products, including pork and cherries.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
The pork chops of my childhood were thin, boneless, and oven-bound — salted and peppered just before they went in, cooked through without much ceremony.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
Between rounds, they might sample crispy pork belly or a $45 espresso-dusted ribeye.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Higher oil prices have been a pressure point for cattle futures on the view that consumers paying more at the gas pump means they’ll choose cheaper proteins like pork or chicken.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
When Ma wanted fresh meat for dinner Pa took the ax and cut off a chunk of frozen bear meat or pork.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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