pork belly

noun

: an uncured side of pork

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There are other items on the menu — chicken, octopus, tuna, pork belly, as well as cheesy yuca bites that are a must — but the steak platters are the real draw, not only because of the quality of the meat but also the cost. Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026 The sausage pizza features country-style gravy and a blend of mozzarella and cheddar, while the pork belly version adds green peppers and onions to the gravy and cheese. Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026 Other popular dishes will include chicharrón norteño, pork belly in salsa verde, and classic birria and quesabirria tacos. Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026 The facility was improperly cooling pork belly. Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026 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 22 Mar. 2026.

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