(US, idiomatic) The case of a person or group receiving public benefits, although the benefits are not actually needed by the recipient or are obtained by fraud.

A form of capitalism that includes social welfare policies.

plural of welfare Cadillac

A hotel where people receiving welfare can stay until permanent housing is found for them.

(chiefly US) A situation where the welfare system discourages people who receive government public assistance payments from entering low-paid work because such work does not produce a significant income increase.

plural of welfare queen

The protection of animals' health with appropriate accommodation, nutrition and care.

The provision of a minimal level of well-being and support for citizens and other eligible residents who lack current means to support basic needs.

A visit made by law enforcement to a person's residence in response to a request that they check in on a person and their well-being.

(US, derogatory) A woman collecting welfare, seen as doing so out of laziness, rather than genuine need.