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pork

[pawrk, pohrk] / pɔrk, poʊrk /
NOUN
bacon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pancetta
STRONG
gammon rasher sowbelly
WEAK
pork slab porkbellies
NOUN
pork barrel
Synonyms
WEAK
back scratching favors of office logrolling melon patronage payola perks perquisite plum political favor public crib public till public trough spoils of office taxpayer funds

Example Sentences

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The pork chop, I’m realizing now, was one of those foods.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

And then I left home, started cooking for myself and the pork chop quietly disappeared.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Between rounds, they might sample crispy pork belly or a $45 espresso-dusted ribeye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Back in the speakeasy lounge, guests favor lite fare like charcuterie and pork belly sliders from a menu curated by chef Travis Allen and culinary director Thomas Boemer, a multi-time James Beard award nominee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Bowls of stewed butter beans with bits of crispy salt pork sprinkled on top were at each place on the table.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce