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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Facing a beef shortage, cooks can stretch their dollars by grilling chicken or pork instead, economists said.
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Tom Polansek,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The items surveyed include grillable proteins such as pork chops, chicken, and ground beef, sides such as pork and beans and the fixings for potato salad, plus ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, and the ingredients for fresh lemonade.
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Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The chain also smokes turkey, pork and sausages on its pits, which run 24 hours a day.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
In Memphis, Tennessee, barbecue took on a different flavor profile as pork spare ribs and shoulders were cooked over charcoal and seasoned and served in a variety of ways.
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Adrian Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
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Tom Polansek,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The items surveyed include grillable proteins such as pork chops, chicken, and ground beef, sides such as pork and beans and the fixings for potato salad, plus ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, and the ingredients for fresh lemonade.
—
Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The chain also smokes turkey, pork and sausages on its pits, which run 24 hours a day.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
In Memphis, Tennessee, barbecue took on a different flavor profile as pork spare ribs and shoulders were cooked over charcoal and seasoned and served in a variety of ways.
—
Adrian Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
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“Pork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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