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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The chicken and pork manufacturer logged a profit of $13.4 million in the second quarter, citing commodity market pricing reductions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
An outbreak of African Swine Fever in Spain has halted exports to countries like China and led to an oversupply of pork across Europe which is significantly driving down wholesale prices.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“Cook your pork about halfway, so the grease gets out of it, and put that right on top of it,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
A splash mixed with olive oil, garlic and herbs creates a flavorful bath for chicken, pork or shrimp.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
He would butcher it as soon as the weather was cold enough to keep the pork frozen.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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