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

The market also offers ready-to-cook meats like discada, beef and chicken fajitas, and al pastor pork. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

From award-winning jerk pork wraps to classic rice and peas, every bite celebrates our heritage. — Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

Dinner — featuring pork chops, sauerkraut and other German classics — will be served in the regional park’s gymnasium. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, chorizo, garlic, ketchup, salt, cumin, and paprika. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 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