the poor

noun

: poor people

He gave money to the poor.

Examples of the poor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As growing secularism and rival branches of Christianity siphon off Catholic faithful across the region, Leo has embraced the efforts of his Argentine predecessor, Pope Francis, to bring the church closer to ordinary people, particularly the poor. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Under the contract that expired June 30, UCLA had been providing specialty care to 9,000 medically frail patients from Health Care LA, an association of nonprofit clinics that serve patients covered by Medi-Cal, the state program for the poor. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

By contrast, Nixon is a clear loud voice against the establishment, big corporations and billionaires and for working people, the poor and minorities. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2026

But so is the travel, the accommodations, and the poor play, all while facing opponents that had the resources to win. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the poor

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