pork belly

noun

: an uncured side of pork

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In addition to the myriad of options on the standard menu, guests in the know will sometimes order dishes like kimchi pork belly, which is stir-fried and topped with fresh green onions; or pork gyoza, crispy dumplings served with tangy soy, vinegar, and chili garlic dipping sauce. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025 The Pig & Tiger menu features rice and noodle dishes, dumplings and large plates such as pork belly and lamb buns, and onion-and-cilantro rolls made with beef shank and tongue. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025 It's made by taking the pork loin and pork belly and fusing them together to create what can best be described as a combination of American and Canadian bacon. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2025 This feels like the society version of buying pork belly futures. Alice Burton, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pork belly

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 Sep. 2025.

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