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
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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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Pork, chicken, and prepared food sales all grew in both volume and price.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Meat N’ Bone Pork Rack – Iberico is another special variety of pork, hailing from Spain, where these pigs roam free and are fed a diet of grass, grains, and acorns.
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025
Pork sales slipped as volumes fell, partially offset by higher prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025
Pork chop and peaches at Manuela Since we’re downtown, we go to Manuela.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025
Pork Chop had been my best pal since our bungys were in diapers.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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