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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

workhouse

/ˈwɜːrkhaʊs/ noun · British & US
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What does workhouse mean?

noun

A building or institution where people who are unable to support themselves are provided with food and shelter, often in exchange for work.

Example

"The workhouse was a place of last resort for those who had fallen on hard times."

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