pork belly

noun

: an uncured side of pork

Examples of pork belly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use the marinade to baste the pork belly while grilling, cut into bite-size pieces and serve with Atchara on the side. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024 With menu items like crab omelets, pork belly, taro puffs and curry, Saneh Bangkok is making a flavorful splash on the Pleasant Hill dining scene. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pork belly 

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Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pork belly was in 1863

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“Pork belly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pork%20belly. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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