pork belly

noun

: an uncured side of pork

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Get the brisket elotes and pork belly burnt ends, and be sure to pencil in a siesta afterward. — Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026 For instance, there are glazed pork belly chunks served on crispy tostones, tuna tataki with a jerk-spice rub, and a bright, citrusy conch salad. — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026 Shares related to pork belly and Korean soju are mixed ahead of Huang’s arrival. — Justina Lee,lisa Kim, CNBC, 5 June 2026 Be sure to try the Hung Lay Curry (pork belly curry) and Khao Soi (egg noodle curry soup). — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pork belly

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 8 Jul. 2026.

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