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

Another unique item is the Tin Roof pork taco dressed with jalapeño pineapple relish for $3. —Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026

Pull pork inserts, whole shell eggs and tri tip was measured above proper cold holding temperature. —Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026

Where were the affected beef, pork products sold? —Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026

Smoked meats include pulled pork, ribs, brisket and chicken. —Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026

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

Rhymes for pork

• bork
• dork
• fork
• stork
• torque
• pitchfork

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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