the gutter
noun
: the lowest or poorest conditions of human life
He squandered all his money and wound up in the gutter.
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Ian Cohen, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
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—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Make sure any ladder sits on firm, level ground, and never lean it against the gutter itself.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Ian Cohen, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
The stock, which had been in the gutter since its November 2021, shot up more than 600% Wednesday.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Most importantly, happy customers discuss how well the gutter guard system works to shed debris and capture runoff from the roof.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Make sure any ladder sits on firm, level ground, and never lean it against the gutter itself.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the gutter
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“The gutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20gutter. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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