Workhouse
Pronunciation: /ˈwɝkˈhaʊs/
Workhouse (noun)
- a place where poor people lived and worked in exchange for food and shelter.
- an institution in the past where people without money worked for basic needs.
Examples
- The workhouse provided basic shelter for those in need.
- Many sought refuge in the workhouse during hard times.
Common collocations: seek refuge, basic shelter, common institution, study the role, historical significance