poorhouse
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of poorhouse
Example Sentences
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Written by Arcel and Anders Thomas Jensen, the well-paced story briskly takes Kahlen from the poorhouse to the royal palace minutes after opening, establishing the reach of his ambition.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024
When Marla Carter visits her mother-in-law at a nursing home in Owensboro, Kentucky, the scene feels more 19th-century poorhouse than modern-day America.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2023
Elon Musk is not heading to the poorhouse if this thing doesn’t work out.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2022
“I was afraid I’d put my family in the poorhouse because every time I went by an antique store I’d go in and buy watches,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2019
As if I wanted to live in the poorhouse.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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