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
Inspired by Alison Roman’s knack for giving pork chops real presence — the kind that demands a proper sear and a little attention — I started there.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
Back in the speakeasy lounge, guests favor lite fare like charcuterie and pork belly sliders from a menu curated by chef Travis Allen and culinary director Thomas Boemer, a multi-time James Beard award nominee.
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
They roasted hunks of pork on sharpened sticks.
From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis
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