POORHOUSE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Poorhouse.
Poorhouse - as a noun
An establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
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establishmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The poorhouse was a last resort for those without any other means of support."
"During the Great Depression, many families were forced to live in the poorhouse."
"The poorhouse provided basic shelter and food for the destitute."
"He grew up in a small town that still had a functioning poorhouse."
"The conditions in the poorhouse were often deplorable."
Word Game Points
Is POORHOUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poorhouse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POORHOUSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is POORHOUSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, poorhouse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOORHOUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is POORHOUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poorhouse is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOORHOUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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