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POORHOUSE

(noun)
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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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
establishment
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is POORHOUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poorhouse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
POORHOUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is POORHOUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poorhouse is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POORHOUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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