pork

noun

ˈpȯrk How to pronounce pork (audio)
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 dinner menu will include a Texas wagyu steak, Iberico pork from Texas and chicken along with rotating pasta dishes, Yarbrough said. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 Torres seasons the pork with lots of black pepper and garlic, and cooks it low and slow for around five hours. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Peaches, peppers, and pork featured large in several of the dishes. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 With delicious options for chicken, steak, seafood, pork, and veggies, these versatile grilling recipes are great for family dinners or easy entertaining. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pork

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French porc pig, from Latin porcus — more at farrow

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pork was in the 14th century

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pork

noun
ˈpō(ə)rk How to pronounce pork (audio)
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
Etymology

Middle English pork "meat from a pig," from early French porc "pig," from Latin porcus "pig" — related to porcupine, porpoise see Word History at porpoise

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