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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.
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Thin your cranberry sauce with apple cider vinegar and use as a sweet-tangy salad dressing or marinade for chicken and pork.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
Snake River Farms is a meat lover’s paradise, known for its premium American Wagyu beef and Kurobuta pork.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Since the pork cooks in its own juices, be sure to drain any excess liquid from your meat before adding to your nest of tortilla chips so as not to compromise crunch.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
The over 100-year-old butcher shop offers cuts of lamb, pork, beef and veal alongside myriad sausages, plus a handful of bread products.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Pork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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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
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