Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small savory pie filled with minced seasoned pork: A "pork pie" is a traditional British food item consisting of a pastry crust containing a filling of chopped or minced pork that has been seasoned, typically served cold.

Usage

• The word "pork pie" is a countable noun. It refers to a specific type of prepared food.
• It is commonly used to describe the food item itself, often in contexts relating to meals, snacks, picnics, or traditional British cuisine.
• Example: "Would you like a pork pie with your salad?"

Examples

• Noun:
  • I bought a pork pie from the bakery for my lunch.
  • Traditional pork pies are often eaten cold with pickles.
  • He took a bite of the delicious pork pie.

Advanced Usage

• "Pork pie hat": This is a distinct, idiomatic compound phrase. It refers to a style of man's hat with a flat crown and a narrow brim, which is unrelated to the food. It is listed here as a separate, advanced usage because it is a fixed compound noun.
  • The detective in the old film wore a distinctive pork pie hat.

Variants and Related Words

• Melton Mowbray pork pie: A specific, legally protected variety of pork pie from the English town of Melton Mowbray, known for its hand-raised crust and specific recipe.
  • The Melton Mowbray pork pie has a unique flavor and texture.

Synonyms

• Meat pie: A more general term for a pie with a meat filling.
• Savory pie: A broad category for non-sweet pies.

Related Idioms

• "Telling porkies" or "Pork pies" (British slang, rhyming slang for "lies"): This is an informal, idiomatic expression derived from Cockney rhyming slang ("pork pies" rhymes with "lies"). It is not a direct usage of the food term but a separate slang phrase.
  • Don't listen to him, he's telling porkies.

Noun

1. small pie filled with minced seasoned pork