handout
noun
a portion of food or the like given to a needy person, as a beggar.
handouts
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pluralof handout.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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You are the one who stuck to her original career plan, built her own future independently, did not give up a six-figure job to follow your heart or ask family members for handouts or loans.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
He said the country's businesses had a "parent-child mentality" with the central government and relied too often on handouts.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
I know firsthand that working people and farmers don’t want handouts or pity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Ahead of the February 8 general election, all three major parties offered various populist handouts and socioeconomic policies to boost the economy.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
She flips through the handouts and pulls out a few.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
