Definition of Poorhouse

1. Noun. An establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless.

Generic synonyms: Establishment
Specialized synonyms: Workhouse

Definition of Poorhouse

1. n. A dwelling for a number of paupers maintained at public expense; an almshouse; a workhouse.

Definition of Poorhouse

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Poorhouse

poonce
poonces
poons
poontang
poontangs
poop
pooped
pooping
poops
poop deck
poop out
poor
poor-spirited
poorer
poorest
poorhouse (current term)
poorhouses
poori
pooris
poorish
poorlier
poorliest
poorly
poorly(p)
poormouth
poormouthed
poormouthing
poormouths
poorness
poornesses

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