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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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Tyson Foods — The Jimmy Dean pork and Hillshire Farm chicken maker rose about 3% after posting better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter financial results.
—Christina Cheddar Berk,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 May 2026
There’s a slight but noticeable snap before your knife sinks into the soft, crumbly middle of pork and panko breadcrumbs.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Our grilling recipes offer ideas for juicy chicken, tender pork, even a pasta salad, and veggies from the grill.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
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“Pork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork. Accessed 5 May. 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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