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
This pulled pork taco recipe will instantly earn a spot on your must-make-again list.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Words that describe your favorite Z-Man or pulled pork sandwich are also represented, like SPICY, COOKD and WARMM.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Here’s some essential reading: 5 tips for cooking juicy pork chops quickly
6 tips for browning food to get more flavor
7 pie crust tips for tender, flaky results every time
Baking spices add complexity to savory dishes.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Holcomb is wagering Triple XXX root beer, sugar cream pie from Wick’s and a pork tenderloin from Harry’s Chocolate Shop.
—NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
One reason: Meat trays dirtied before use The raw beef not only was thawing in a takeout bag, but, like raw chicken and raw pork, were thawing in the three-compartment sink instead of the refrigerator.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
The chef bakes the rolls from scratch, stuffing them with beef Milanese, or house made pork chorizo, refried beans, and melted cheese.
—Regan Stephens, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
The product also works for converts and doesn’t include any pork.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Strangers, old friends and everyone in between are getting a warm welcome at the new Londa’s To-Go in West Charlotte, where takeout orders for fried chicken, smothered pork chops, cabbage and candied yams are flying out the door.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2024
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Words that describe your favorite Z-Man or pulled pork sandwich are also represented, like SPICY, COOKD and WARMM.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Here’s some essential reading: 5 tips for cooking juicy pork chops quickly
6 tips for browning food to get more flavor
7 pie crust tips for tender, flaky results every time
Baking spices add complexity to savory dishes.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Holcomb is wagering Triple XXX root beer, sugar cream pie from Wick’s and a pork tenderloin from Harry’s Chocolate Shop.
—NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
One reason: Meat trays dirtied before use The raw beef not only was thawing in a takeout bag, but, like raw chicken and raw pork, were thawing in the three-compartment sink instead of the refrigerator.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
The chef bakes the rolls from scratch, stuffing them with beef Milanese, or house made pork chorizo, refried beans, and melted cheese.
—Regan Stephens, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
The product also works for converts and doesn’t include any pork.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Strangers, old friends and everyone in between are getting a warm welcome at the new Londa’s To-Go in West Charlotte, where takeout orders for fried chicken, smothered pork chops, cabbage and candied yams are flying out the door.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Pork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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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
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