the poor

noun

: poor people

He gave money to the poor.

Examples of the poor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Not a society where the wealthy have everything and the poor and the middle class struggle. — Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Actually, at this point, the poor boy is still just Edward — Doherty’s great-great-grandfather in short pants. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026

The great Argentine folk-singer Mercedes Sosa came across on stage as an imposing warm stage presence and an unyielding champion of the poor. — John Hopewell, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Kenya’s global athletics icons, including 1500m world-record holder Faith Kipyegon, have complained over the poor state of training facilities across the country. — Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the poor

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