workhouse (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *workhouse*:
NOUN	artifact	workhouse	a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
NOUN	artifact	workhouse	a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months

English > *workhouse*: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaning	A poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor.
Region	United Kingdom, UK, U.K., Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great Britain	A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles
Broader	poorhouse	An establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless

English > *workhouse*: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaning	A county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months.
Broader	jail, jailhouse, gaol, clink, slammer, poky, pokey	A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful / lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

HyperDic: workhouse