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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Nowadays, recipes typically involve chicken, pork, beef and a medley of vegetables.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 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
A splash mixed with olive oil, garlic and herbs creates a flavorful bath for chicken, pork or shrimp.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
The decline in oil prices following the Middle East ceasefire is beginning to push fuel-related prices lower, while the drag on food prices has eased as pork and vegetable prices have broadly stabilized.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
They shared fried pork dumplings in a sweet black sauce, and Glory even tried to teach him how to use chopsticks.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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