the poor

noun

: poor people

He gave money to the poor.

Examples of the poor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to the poor conditions, the vessel was located in the South China Sea, which is not friendly waters. — Charlie D'agata, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Just as with the Romans, we peasants are treated to a spectacle to distract us from the reality of the abject impoverishment of the social safety net and the abandonment of the poor. — Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Marks said the poor, women and people of color are paying the cost of cash bail with more than money. — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

He is credited on that website with creating several pandemic initiatives, such as mega testing and vaccination sites and pioneering a street medicine program for the poor as part of the board of directors of CalOptima Health. — Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the poor

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