pork belly

noun

: an uncured side of pork

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The spud’s earthiness also adds to the dish’s vegetal flavors, layers of charred cabbage, onion and potato, uplifting the aromatic richness of pork belly fat. The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025 Fry the diced salt pork or pork belly until crunchy. Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025 Many tables indulged in the avocado dip with fried plantains, and pork belly noodles. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2025 Menu highlights include pork belly flat bread, fifth and chips (aka fish and chips). Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pork belly

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pork belly was in 1863

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“Pork belly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork%20belly. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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