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

Roasted chicken or pork loin cry out for a bold white and oysters are at their best when enjoyed in a month with the letter R, making January, February, and March prime oyster months so keep a few bottles chilled in the refrigerator (or snow drift) for just this occasion. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026

In October 2025, Tyson Foods separately agreed to pay $85 million to settle a consumer class action accusing the meat manufacturer of conspiring with rivals to inflate pork prices, Reuters reported. —Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026

Stir in pork and 1/2 to 3/4 tsp. —Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2026

The brand’s authentic tamales were filled with pork, chicken or cheese with jalapeno. —Michael Deeds january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 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