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
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We need to cut the pork out of the federal budget.
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The two have created a posh pork pie, an elevated take on the beloved pub classic using black truffle, boudin noir, Alsace bacon, trumpet mushrooms and other delicious ingredients.
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Rachel Dube, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
For lunch, head 8 miles south to Loretta Lynn’s Kitchen & Gift Shop for burgers, pulled pork options and grilled chicken sandwiches for under $10.
—Colleen Creamer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Some of the food offerings include ceviche, pork short ribs, duck and an apple salad.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Nearly all andouille available in America these days is Cajun-style andouille, which is made with pork butt (technically, the shoulder portion of the pig), pork fat, garlic, salt, and spicy seasonings like cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, black pepper, and/or filé powder.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Dube, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
For lunch, head 8 miles south to Loretta Lynn’s Kitchen & Gift Shop for burgers, pulled pork options and grilled chicken sandwiches for under $10.
—Colleen Creamer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Some of the food offerings include ceviche, pork short ribs, duck and an apple salad.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Nearly all andouille available in America these days is Cajun-style andouille, which is made with pork butt (technically, the shoulder portion of the pig), pork fat, garlic, salt, and spicy seasonings like cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, black pepper, and/or filé powder.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Pork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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