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

Learn how to make chicken seasoning—and feel free to use it on pork, turkey, or other meats, too. —Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025

Among the favorite menu items are the Figgy Jam Grilled Cheese, Llama Cuban, and a delicious pork barbecue sandwich called The King. —Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025

The classic pork bao remains a crowd-pleaser, but don’t overlook the fried chicken version, marinated in soy milk and topped with golden kimchi, hot sauce and a spicy mayo that’s just the right side of indulgent. —Lela London, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025

La Fonda’s pork is flavorful and juicy, because Sandy Medina and Martha Mendez marinate the meat, then cook it for four hours. —Lisa Lopez, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025

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