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

Containers of cooked pork fixed the previous day measured 76 degrees and 64 degrees despite being in a reach-in cooler that should keep them at or under 41 degrees. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Owner Robert Pressley credits the restaurant's success to its signature beef-and-pork hot dogs and a straightforward menu that lets the quality of the dog, and the toppings, shine. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026

The bánh cuốn đặc biệt — a combination plate with plain steamed rice sheets, sheets stuffed with ground pork and mushroom and pieces filled with shrimp — satisfied my internet FOMO cravings. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

These are made by blending different cuts of pork, beef, or chicken with preservatives, salt, and flavorings. — Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 14 July 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