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Definition of pigmeat
pigmeat
/ˈpɪɡˌmiːt/
pig · meat
Plural:pigmeats
pigmeat Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
The flesh of a pig used as food, especially in commercial or agricultural contexts encompassing fresh pork as well as cured products like bacon and ham.
Example
"The trade report noted a significant increase in the export of processed pigmeat over the past fiscal year."
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While 'pork' is the standard culinary term for fresh pig flesh, 'pigmeat' is frequently used in agricultural, trade, and regulatory contexts to encompass both fresh pork and cured products like bacon and ham.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pigmeat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pigmeat