the poor

noun

: poor people

He gave money to the poor.

Examples of the poor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of the entrants for the Festival Poems had been a sham Wordsworthian hymn to the poor flowers. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Despite the positives, the overriding memory of the first Madrid race will be the poor racing spectacle. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Though direct cash benefits to the poor were significantly reformed in the 1990s, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program remains. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026

Thousands of others have died or gotten sick from the poor air quality in New York City following the collapse of the Twin Towers. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the poor

• abjure
• adjure
• allure
• assure
• brochure
• cocksure
• coiffure
• contour
• couture
• demure
• detour
• endure