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

Like pork bacon, turkey bacon provides a satisfying flavor and plenty of protein to keep you feeling full between meals. —Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025

There’s ham, some kind of seasoned pork, cheese — usually Swiss — pickles and, of course, mustard. —Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025

The brand’s authentic tamales are filled with pork, chicken or cheese with jalapeno. —Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025

Quick-cooking pork tenderloin helps this recipe come together with ease. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025

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