the working classes

plural noun

British

: the class of people who earn money by doing usually physical work and who are not rich or powerful

Examples of the working classes in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dutch architects back then were turning out high-quality, low-cost housing for the working classes distinguished by Expressionistic masonry, turrets and balconies, and stylish art glass, ironwork and sculptures. — Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2023

Rhymes for the working classes

• asses
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• fasces
• gases
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• glasses
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• lasses
• maces
• masses
• passes