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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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
Try a classic barbecue pork sandwich, but don’t stop there.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Her siu mai pork dumplings, which in their edible form are a centerpiece of dim sum, can be made with personalized details like little chopsticks or a dollop of porcelain fish roe on top.
—Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025
Our testers have used the broil function to make steak and the bake setting for pork chops with great results.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Pork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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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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