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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The recipes include British vinegars and oils, heritage breed pork from Dorset, beef from the Lake District, and fish from the southwest coast.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The rest of the menu is barebones—just chicken, pork sandwiches, and delightfully smoky sausage beans, slaw, and potato salad for sides.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Hoof and Barrel opened its first location in York in 2019, offering classic American fare including hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks and pork chops, according to its menu.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
For the entree, either Curry Ramen with katsu chicken or Hiyashi Chuka, a Japanese-Chinese fusion noodle salad with ground miso pork and surimi.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The rest of the menu is barebones—just chicken, pork sandwiches, and delightfully smoky sausage beans, slaw, and potato salad for sides.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Hoof and Barrel opened its first location in York in 2019, offering classic American fare including hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks and pork chops, according to its menu.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
For the entree, either Curry Ramen with katsu chicken or Hiyashi Chuka, a Japanese-Chinese fusion noodle salad with ground miso pork and surimi.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Pork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork. Accessed 22 Sep. 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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