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.
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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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They’re surprisingly warm inside, and ours made a cozy setting for pork belly skewers, crab puffs and smoked cocktails.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
"We have jerk pork, we have rice and peas, we have jerk chicken, curry goat, stewed chicken, fried dumpling and plantain," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
The business, which Schell left in 1997, flourished: Alice Waters, at Chez Panisse, bought pork exclusively from Niman, as did Zuni Cafe in San Francisco.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
“Halal,” meaning permissible under Islamic law, is a designation most typically associated with procedures for animal slaughter and with the absence of pork or alcohol in consumable products.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
“You must know,” said my sister, rising, “it’s a pie; a savory pork pie.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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