the poor

noun
UK: /ðə pʊər/
US: /ðə pʊr/

  1. People who have very little money and few possessions

    1. The government helps the poor with housing. [ ] [ ]
    2. We should all do something to help the poor in our communities during the holidays. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

the needy the underprivileged the destitute

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "the poor" is /ðə pʊər/ in British English and /ðə pʊr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the poor": the needy, the underprivileged, the destitute.

Example usage of "the poor": "The government helps the poor with housing.". More examples on the page.