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

Cook pork chops, undisturbed, until browned underneath, about 5 minutes. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

Breaded pork and raw beef were found above proper cold holding temperature. — Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The pork segment was also revised to an operation income between $200 million and $250 million, compared to a range of $250 million and $300 million. — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2026

The restaurant also offers dinner-style plates such as pork chops, chicken Parmesan, spaghetti and steaks. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 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