Pronunciation

/pɔːrk/

Definitions

Noun

1. Pork: The meat from a pig, typically slaughtered for food. It can be various cuts like bacon, ham, or sausage. Example: “The main course was a delicious roasted pork chop.”
2. Pork product: A food item derived from pigs, such as bacon, sausages, or cured hams. Example: “She bought some pork products from the local butcher shop.”

Verb

1. To consume or eat pork. Example: “I often have pork for dinner on Sundays.”
2. Informal term for engaging in something considered indulgent or sinful. Example: “Don’t judge him for his occasional porking out on weekends.”

Adjective

1. Describing meat from a pig. Example: “The pork tenderloin was incredibly tender.”
2. (Informal) Characterizing overindulgence or excessive behavior. Example: “His weekend was a real pork fest.”

Phrases

• “Enjoy a pork roast” is a common expression to invite someone to a meal with pork.
• “Pork belly” is often referred to as “the fatty part of the hog.”
• “Pork out” is slang for having a large, indulgent meal.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She decided to try a new pork recipe for dinner tonight.”
• Verb: “After a long day, he treated himself to a juicy pork chop.”
• Adjective: “The pork was so flavorful, it melted in my mouth.”

Synonyms

• Ham
• Bacon
• Sausage
• Meat from a pig
• Gluttony (informal)
• Indulgence (informal)