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porn

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈpɔɹn// UK //pˈɔːn// porn Humorous Informal

n. images or videos that show something in a very exciting and perfect way. People often use this word for things they love, like beautiful food or nice houses.

n. highly aestheticized media content that presents a specific subject matter in an idealized, almost indulgent manner. Often used in compound forms to describe non-sexual subjects like food or real estate.


SIMPLE

I spent all night looking at food porn on social media.

CONTEXTUAL

The magazine is full of real estate porn featuring luxury villas that most people could never afford.

COMPLEX

While the term originated in a different context, its modern colloquial application to 'nature porn' highlights our cultural obsession with hyper-saturated, perfectly framed depictions of the wilderness.

Synonyms
Origin

Clipping of pornography. Attested from mid-20th century.

Usage

Commonly used as the second element in a compound noun (e.g., 'cabin porn', 'shelf porn').

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