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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Remove the pork to a warm plate and pour over any pan juices.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
Serve with a green salad or any leftover protein (chicken, pork, or steak all pair well), for an easy, but delicious meal.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Bone Broth Bone broth is made by simmering roasted bones, such as beef, chicken, turkey, or pork, with or without their meat, in water for many hours.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Then there's the Zhà Jiàng Miàn, a northern Chinese comfort dish of handmade noodles topped with rich, savory pork.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
Serve with a green salad or any leftover protein (chicken, pork, or steak all pair well), for an easy, but delicious meal.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Bone Broth Bone broth is made by simmering roasted bones, such as beef, chicken, turkey, or pork, with or without their meat, in water for many hours.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Then there's the Zhà Jiàng Miàn, a northern Chinese comfort dish of handmade noodles topped with rich, savory pork.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Feb. 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 17 Feb. 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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