English · Food & Drink
pork
/pɔːk/
[/pɔːk/]
meat from pigs
Beginnernoun
Definition
Pork is the meat that comes from pigs.
Example
The slow-cooked pork was so tender it fell apart at the touch of his fork.
The slow-cooked pork was so tender it fell apart at the touch of his fork.
Etymology
From Old French 'porc' (pig), from Latin 'porcus'; the live animal stayed 'pig' in English.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in many cuisines, though avoided in some religions.