Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Poorhouses.
Poorhouses - as a noun
An establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
establishmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"During the 19th century in England, poorhouses were established to provide shelter and work for the destitute."
"The conditions in the overcrowded poorhouses were often deplorable."
"The poorhouses in the town were closed down due to lack of funding."
"Many people resorted to living in poorhouses during times of economic hardship."
"In the 1800s, the government implemented reforms to improve the living conditions in poorhouses."
Word Game Points
Is POORHOUSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poorhouses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POORHOUSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is POORHOUSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, poorhouses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOORHOUSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is POORHOUSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poorhouses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOORHOUSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
