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.
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The Pringles come in a Carolina blue hue and feature a mild but delicious spice inspired by Carolina pulled pork barbecue.
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Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Over the years, she's written about everything from pork pies, cervical biopsies, and traveling with teabags to the cultural impact of bread, women cricketers in CDMX, and where to find tacos in Narvarte—as well as why Huddersfield is undeniably the best hometown.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Chef Rob Chambers, who grew up making pasta with an aunt in Campania, brings a modern twist to Italian classics—think plates of rigatoni smothered in pork sausage ragù, served pretty as a picture.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Cover with a lid and boil and steam for 20 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked and the wonton wrappers are soft and tender when pierced with the tip of a knife or pressed with your finger.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
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Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Over the years, she's written about everything from pork pies, cervical biopsies, and traveling with teabags to the cultural impact of bread, women cricketers in CDMX, and where to find tacos in Narvarte—as well as why Huddersfield is undeniably the best hometown.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Chef Rob Chambers, who grew up making pasta with an aunt in Campania, brings a modern twist to Italian classics—think plates of rigatoni smothered in pork sausage ragù, served pretty as a picture.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Cover with a lid and boil and steam for 20 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked and the wonton wrappers are soft and tender when pierced with the tip of a knife or pressed with your finger.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Pork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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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
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