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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Combining the two cuisines was a natural progression for him, resulting in serrano-miso barbecue sauce brisket, pork ribs with carrot-ginger glaze, and banana pudding with matcha.
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AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Menu offerings include halibut with coconut leche de tigre and grilled pork with pomegranate jus.
—Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
Falling prices across a range of sectors — from pork to apartments — are weighing on China’s economic recovery.
—semafor.com, 10 July 2025
Containers of chicken, beef and pork were not kept cold enough.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
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“Pork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork. Accessed 20 Jul. 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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