Obamacare

[ oh-bah-muh-kair ]

noun

1. a federal law providing for a fundamental reform of the U.S. healthcare and health insurance system, signed by President Barack Obama in 2010: formally called Affordable Care Act or Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Obamacare¹

(Barack) Obama + (health)care

Example Sentences

But Obamacare picked itself up and dusted itself off surprisingly well.

From The Daily Beast

In contrast to Obamacare, a neo-WPA would have been a difficult target for the GOP.

From The Daily Beast

On his watch, Obamacare became the law of the land, with government-driven health insurance a codified right.

From The Daily Beast

Along with Obamacare, Medicaid has been expanded by design, and food stamps have grown to record levels.

From The Daily Beast

When the former engaged in his drone filibuster, Cruz showed up in support; ditto for Paul when Cruz held an Obamacare filibuster.

From The Daily Beast