pork

pork · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The flesh of a pig used as food.

  2. 2.

    (US politics, informal) Government spending for localized projects that bring money to a representative's district.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    pork barrel — Government funding for local projects designed primarily to bring money to a legislator's district.
  • •
    pork chop — A slice of pork cut from the loin.

Related words

See also: bacon, ham, pig
Synonyms: pig meat, swine

Etymology

From Old French porc ("pig, swine"), from Latin porcus ("domestic pig").