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almshouse

[ahmz-hous]

almshouse Definition

a house built by a charitable organization for the poor or homeless people to live in.

Using almshouse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "almshouse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The city's oldest almshouse was established in the 17th century.

  • Example

    The almshouse provides shelter and basic necessities for the homeless.

  • Example

    She volunteered at the local almshouse, helping with meals and activities.

almshouse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for almshouse

Phrases with almshouse

  • to become destitute or impoverished

    Example

    If he doesn't find a job soon, he'll end up going to the almshouse.

  • to abandon or neglect someone who is in need of help or support

    Example

    He left his elderly mother to the almshouse, instead of taking care of her himself.

  • a feeling of sadness or depression caused by poverty or destitution

    Example

    Living in the almshouse gave him the almshouse blues, but he tried to stay positive.

Origins of almshouse

from Middle English 'alms', meaning 'charity', and 'house'

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Summary: almshouse in Brief

An 'almshouse' [ahmz-hous] is a house built by a charitable organization for the poor or homeless people to live in. It provides shelter and basic necessities for those in need. Phrases like 'go to the almshouse' and 'leave someone to the almshouse' denote becoming destitute or abandoning someone in need, respectively. 'Almshouse blues' refers to a feeling of sadness or depression caused by poverty or destitution.