Learning language
Translation language
noun · C1 · rare word · UK/US

pork shoulder

pork shoulder

Meaning of pork shoulder

large pork cut

Learn pork shoulder with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
C1rare word

pork shoulder fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
British English/pɔːk ˈʃəʊldə/
American English/ˈpɔrk ˈʃoʊldɚ/
Russian transcription[svʲɪˈna.jə lɐˈpatkə]
pork shoulder
pork shoulder - pork shoulder
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Meat"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

pork shoulder with Russian translation

pork shoulder usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она купила большую свиную лопатку для барбекю.

She bought a large pork shoulder for the barbecue.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Свиная лопатка отлично подходит для сэндвичей с рваной свининой.

Pork shoulder is great for pulled pork sandwiches.

Learn by topic

pork shoulder belongs to the topic "Meat". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

pork shoulderсвиная лопатка
appleяблоко
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
choppedрубленый
cookedприготовленный
frozenзамороженный

pork shoulder synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between pork shoulder / shoulder roast / bone-in pork shoulder / boneless pork shoulder / picnic shoulder / shoulder blade roast

🇬🇧English

A roast prepared from the shoulder cut — emphasizes cooking form rather than specific subcut.

C1Often

They served a slow-roasted shoulder roast with apple sauce.

B
🇬🇧English
bone-in pork shoulder

The same shoulder cut specified as including the bone; affects roasting and flavor.

C1Often

Choose a bone-in pork shoulder for extra flavor when roasting.

B
🇬🇧English
boneless pork shoulder

The shoulder cut removed from the bone; easier to carve or shred, used in many recipes.

C1Often

I bought a boneless pork shoulder to cut into cubes for the stew.

P
🇬🇧English
picnic shoulder

The lower portion of the shoulder (picnic), tougher and sometimes sold separately from the Boston butt.

C1Rarely

The butcher recommended a picnic shoulder for slow-cooking stews.

S
🇬🇧English
shoulder blade roast

A roast taken specifically from the shoulder blade area (blade/flat) — a subcut of the shoulder.

C1Rarely

The shoulder blade roast turned out tender after several hours of braising.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for pork shoulder

How to pronounce pork shoulder and what this word means

pork shoulder means pork shoulder. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce pork shoulder

/pɔːk ˈʃəʊldə/

pork shoulder translation

pork shoulder

pork shoulder examples

She bought a large pork shoulder for the barbecue.

pork shoulder transcription

/pɔːk ˈʃəʊldə/, /ˈpɔrk ˈʃoʊldɚ/

Questions about this word

pork shoulder meaning: what does it mean?

large pork cut

pork shoulder pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

pork shoulder is pronounced as /pɔːk ˈʃəʊldə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

pork shoulder definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She bought a large pork shoulder for the barbecue. Translation: Она купила большую свиную лопатку для барбекю.

Is pork shoulder part of Meat vocabulary?

Yes, pork shoulder can be learned in the Meat topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is pork shoulder part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, pork shoulder can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn pork shoulder in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.