hog 1 of 2

noun

ˈhȯg How to pronounce hog (audio)
Definition of hognext
as in pig
one who eats greedily or too much if I had known that my guests were going to be such hogs, I would have prepared twice as much food

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

hog

2 of 2

verb

as in to monopolize

Related Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hog
Noun
The Daily Show spent almost four minutes waxing rhapsodic over that time Lenny Kravitz’s pants split open and his hog flopped out. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 July 2026 Attach lattice or hog wire to stakes sunk into the ground so that the grid is parallel to the ground. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Verb
Embiid’s return was the top pregame headline, and centers from both teams hogged the spotlight early. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026 The article also urges users to avoid running multiple real-time antivirus programs, warning that doing so could hog resources and cause system conflicts. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hog
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hog
  1. pig
  2. monopolize
  3. corner
  4. bogart
  5. consume
Noun
  • In animals that have litters, such as rodents, dogs, cats, pigs and kangaroos, a dead fetus will be reabsorbed by the mother’s body to protect the rest of her offspring.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The family travels around Indiana and Michigan to show animals, including sheep, goats and pigs.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of pig
Verb
  • The mainly American mainstays monopolize the market, while denim production has tight margins and is resource-intensive.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 July 2026
  • There are environmental concerns that traditional burials monopolize too much land and employ toxins that can leach into the soil and groundwater.
    — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Definition of monopolize
Verb
  • Winston did float a late interception to corner Art Green in the end zone, however, on his final pass.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Kamu tried to corner Jason, but Salina served it right back to him.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
Definition of corner
Verb
  • Yet she isn’t allowed to bogart the apercus; each of the characters gets a chance to shine, though some all but cry out for larger parts, larger lily pads on which to brood.
    — Rhoda Feng, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
  • In Schutz’s attempt to reflect reality, her own gestures bogart the image, reopening a decades-old wound without bringing a new dimension of understanding to it.
    — Kimberly Drew, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2022
Definition of bogart
Verb
  • However, consuming large amounts—such as those used in studies where up to 1/2 cup was consumed daily—can start to weaken and damage tooth enamel.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey fire in Hartford, Connecticut consumed the big top in just eight minutes.
    — Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of consume

Phrases Containing hog

Browse Nearby Words

hoes
hog
hogan
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Hog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hog. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on hog

Nglish: Translation of hog for Spanish Speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about hog

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of vacuous

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Words of the Week - Aug. 14

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
image of a green cube out of place in a lineup of red spheres
Odd Word Out: Synonyms Vol. 2 Quiz Figure out which word isn't like the others.
See All