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

Pair the pork with moro con gandules (rice with pigeon peas) and platanos maduro fritos. — Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026

However, officials remain concerned about biohazards potentially posed by spoiled food, including bread, poultry, pork and beef. — Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026

Grab the essentials—ground beef and pork sausage, Worcestershire, Velveeta, and cocktail rye, plus a few spices like salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning—and follow along. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026

The pork is tender, spicy and just a little sweet. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 June 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