workhouse
What is another word for workhouse? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Historically, an institution where poor people were housed and required to work in exchange for food and shelter.
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How to use workhouse
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sent to the workhouse
Victorian workhouse
Etymology
From Old English "weorchūs," literally "work house" — a building for manufacturing or, later, for housing the poor who worked there.
Full origin of workhouse →Frequently asked questions
What does “workhouse” mean?
The word “workhouse” means historically, an institution where poor people were housed and required to work in exchange for food and shelter. In plain terms, a historical institution, associated especially with Victorian Britain, where the poor lived and worked; also a labor prison.
How do you use “workhouse” in a sentence?
Here is “workhouse” used in a sentence: “Many orphans in Victorian England ended up in the workhouse.”
What part of speech is “workhouse”?
“Workhouse” is a noun.
Where does the word “workhouse” come from?
The word “workhouse” comes from Old English. From Old English "weorchūs," literally "work house" — a building for manufacturing or, later, for housing the poor who worked there.
How many meanings does “workhouse” have?
“Workhouse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: historically, an institution where poor people were housed and required to work in exchange for food and shelter.
