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

Fried pork chops can take on a world of seasonings. —Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026

In my opinion, this was the best pork dish at the event. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026

Menu highlights include oysters on the half shell, pulled pork sandwiches, shrimp and grits, lobster rolls and more. —Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026

The Lion’s Share has also added a chicken and caviar plate and a pork and chicory salad with fennel, almond and potato crisps. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 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