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
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We need to cut the pork out of the federal budget.
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Let the pork, tomatillos, and some spicy poblano peppers simmer for eight hours until everything has cooked to a rich and tender perfection.
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There’s an Austrian dish called a crispy pork knuckle that was a popular tavern meal in Budapest.
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Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
In 2024, Tyson closed a pork plant in Perry, Iowa, that employed 25% of the town's working-age residents.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
There’s an Austrian dish called a crispy pork knuckle that was a popular tavern meal in Budapest.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pork
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“Pork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork. Accessed 5 Apr. 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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