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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Pork, chicken, and prepared food sales all grew in both volume and price.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Pork chops have a long-standing relationship with applesauce — something sweet on the side, a soft counterpoint to the richness.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
Starbucks spokesperson Jaci Anderson said the drawing of a popular meme, John Pork, was created in the morning, hours before the deputy visited the coffee shop.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026
Pork has also gone up in price, with pigs in blankets now £2.59, or 5.3% higher than last year.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025
The minute the bell rang, me and Pork Chop and Ira headed downtown to where the New Dealers had set up shop.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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