pork belly

noun

: an uncured side of pork

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Food and drink A destination among Parisians, the old-world brasserie on the ground-floor has plush banquettes and soaring ceilings and serves up comforting Parisian classics, from chicken liver pâté to roasted pork belly with crisp frites. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026 The dogs will be also be available to all fans at the Heartland Markets for $17, while the pork belly mac and cheese will be offered for $11 at Chef Tony's Stand. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 And there are also lamb lollipops in a mint vinaigrette and pressed pork belly in a chipotle glaze. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026 With flair and confidence, Samuelson reported on subjects like pork bellies and wheat prices, becoming something of a one-man multimedia machine on Chicago’s airwaves. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pork belly

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pork belly was in 1863

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“Pork belly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork%20belly. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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