1. pigs, especially domestic pigs raised for food
Usage: formal or technical
2. a contemptible or disgusting person
Usage: offensive; derogatory

Examples

• The farmer raised swine for the local market.
• Swine flu was a major health concern in 2009.
• The barn housed dozens of swine.
• Modern swine farming uses advanced feeding techniques.
• Don’t call him a swine just because you disagree with him.
• The swine were fed twice daily.