# lard

/ˈɫɑɹd/ (US) · /lˈɑːd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/lard
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a slang word for a large amount of money. You use it when you want to say someone has a lot of cash to spend.

For teachers: a slang term for a substantial sum of money. Often used in the phrase 'to have a lot of lard' to indicate financial security.

## Examples

- He spent a lot of lard on his new car.
- After winning the lottery, he had more lard than he knew what to do with.
- The phrase 'to have a lot of lard' is a colloquial way to describe someone who has achieved significant financial success or has a large amount of disposable income.

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