pork
word
/ˈpɔɹk/
pork
/pˈɔːk/
pawk
Definition
Pork is the meat that comes from a pig and is used as food. It can be cooked in many ways, such as in chops, sausages, or bacon.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in food contexts. 'Pork' means the meat, while 'pig' is the animal. Common collocations include 'pork chop', 'ground pork', 'roast pork', and 'eat pork'. Be aware that some people do not eat pork for religious or cultural reasons.
Spanish: carne de cerdoPortuguese (BR): carne de porcoPortuguese (PT): carne de porcoChinese (Simplified): 猪肉Chinese (Traditional): 豬肉Hindi: सूअर का मांसArabic: لحم الخنزيرBengali: শূকরের মাংসRussian: свининаJapanese: 豚肉Vietnamese: thịt lợn - thịt heoKorean: 돼지고기Turkish: domuz etiUrdu: سور کا گوشتIndonesian: daging babi
Example Sentences
We had pork for dinner last night.
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This soup has pork in it.
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I don't eat pork.
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Could we order something without pork?
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The fried rice comes with pork, but you can ask for chicken instead.
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That restaurant is famous for its roast pork.
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