poorhouse
Translation
workhouse, poorhouse
Examples
In the 19th century, many people feared the poorhouse.
In the 19th century, many people feared the workhouse.
Grammar Patterns
((the poorhouse)) a place for poor people He was afraid of ending up in the poorhouse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: workhouse, almshouse
Etymology
A compound word from 'poor' and 'house'. Literally a house for poor people.
Memory Tips
Think of it literally: a 'house' for the 'poor'. It's a historical term for a place people went when they had no money.