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Definitions from the WebPoor BoxNoun: 1. A collection box in a church or other public place for donations to assist the poor or less fortunate. Example sentence: The kind-hearted woman dropped a generous donation in the poor box at the church. Noun: 2. A box or container placed in a business establishment or organization to collect money for charity or to help people in need. Example sentence: The supermarket installed a poor box near the entrance to raise funds for the local homeless shelter. Noun: 3. Originally, a box or trunk for receiving voluntary contributions for the poor, kept in monastic churches. Example sentence: The ancient poor box, dating back several centuries, is now displayed in the museum of the old monastery. Noun phrase: 4. A term used to describe a situation where someone's financial status is very low or when someone is experiencing poverty. Example sentence: After losing his job, he found himself in the poor box, struggling to make ends meet. Related Products: | ||||
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