the poor

noun

: poor people

He gave money to the poor.

Examples of the poor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In those years many Latin American countries had repressive governments, military coups, dictatorships, and undeclared wars against the poor and the indigenous population, which were backed by the CIA in the context of the Cold War. — Literary Hub, 18 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

But given the poor reproductive rates recorded, the population is not sustainable. — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 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

Rhymes for the poor

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