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

In the mid 1970s, most Americans picked beef as their meat of choice, followed by pork and then chicken. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

According to Gavin, to get the best flavor and texture for pork chops and small tenderloin pieces, marinate for 1 to 12 hours, while an entire pork tenderloin can be marinated for up to 24 hours. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

Sample a little of everything by ordering The Trinity (a quarter pound each of sliced brisket, pork ribs and sausage, plus two sides) or the Texas Two-Step sandwich with brisket and sausage. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026

There are also some distinctly Southern choices, including livermush and pork tenderloin, alongside more familiar bacon, sausage and ham. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 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