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porkchop

American  
[pawrk-chop, pohrk-] / ˈpɔrkˌtʃɒp, ˈpoʊrk- /

noun

  1. a chop of pork.

  2. Journalism, Printing. thumbnail.


Etymology

Origin of porkchop

First recorded in 1855–60; pork + chop 1

Example Sentences

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He waved a porkchop as he waded through a crush of fans and media.

From Seattle Times

That recalls Iowa’s state fair, where generations of presidential candidates have worked the porkchop grill and wolfed down deep-fried versions of all imaginable foodstuffs.

From Seattle Times

The restaurant's Hainan chicken, made with poached, organic, boneless, skinless chicken over lemongrass-scented rice, will be on the menu, as well as the grilled Asian porkchop and wonton soup. 

From Los Angeles Times