pork

noun

ˈpȯrk 

1

: the fresh or salted flesh of swine when dressed for food

2

: government funds, jobs, or favors distributed by politicians to gain political advantage

Examples of pork in a Sentence

We need to cut the pork out of the federal budget.

Recent Examples on the Web

Shredded cheese, raw shell eggs, ham and sliced tomatoes were outside of proper holding temperatures during the May 24 inspection, and improperly cooling methods were used for rice, beans and pork. —Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 31 May 2024

The Cascade: Tuck into shareable, light fare like conch fritters, pork carnitas and avocado flatbread at this outdoor oasis at the iconic Biltmore Hotel’s pool. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024

Available at the moment is beef curry, pork katsu curry, karaage (fried chicken) curry and Japanese potato-croquettes curry. —John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024

Here, the seasoned pork is pre-cut to keep up with demand, and the garnish includes the popular addition of pineapple, which Los Guichos owner Mariano Zenteno eschews at the flagship. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French porc pig, from Latin porcus — more at farrow

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pork

• pork barrel
• pork belly
• pork rind
• salt pork

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Kids Definition

pork

noun

ˈpō(ə)rk 

ˈpȯ(ə)rk

1

: the flesh of a pig used for food

2

: government funds, jobs, or favors distributed by politicians to gain political advantage

Etymology

Middle English pork "meat from a pig," from early French porc "pig," from Latin porcus "pig" — related to porcupine, porpoise see Word History at porpoise