Definitions

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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Pork, chicken, and prepared food sales all grew in both volume and price.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

True Story Kurobuta Pork Bundle – I didn’t grow up eating pork, so it took me a while to warm up to it.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

Pork sales slipped as volumes fell, partially offset by higher prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

Pork chop and peaches at Manuela Since we’re downtown, we go to Manuela.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

"Pork chops, grits, one egg, hot biscuits and coffee!"

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison