Definition of Workhouse

1. Noun. A poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor.


2. Noun. A county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months.
Generic synonyms: Clink, Gaol, Jail, Jailhouse, Pokey, Poky, Slammer

Definition of Workhouse

1. n. A house where any manufacture is carried on; a workshop.

2. n. A house where any manufacture is carried on; a workshop.

Definition of Workhouse

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Workhouse

workfares
workfellow
workflow
workflows
workfolk
workfolks
workforce
workforces
workful
workgirl
workgirls
workhorse
workhorses
workhour
workhours
workhouse (current term)
workhouses
working
working(a)
working-class
workingman
workingmen
workings
workingwoman
workingwomen
working agreement
working bite
working capital
working class
working day

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