pork belly

noun

: an uncured side of pork

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Proteins include beef short rib, bulgogi beef, ribeye, pork belly and shrimp teriyaki. Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026 Menu highlights include the beef tamales, the castacán (crispy pork belly), and the vegetarian squash tacos. Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026 They’re joined by rotating specials such as bone-in pork belly ribs and smoked flat iron steak carved into rosy pink slices. Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026 Several spots have been on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, including my favorite, Bokujō Ramen, known for their pork belly and beef bone ramen. Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.

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