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breadline
noun as in poverty line
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Example Sentences
When the tour’s over, I’m back on the breadline, honey.
From Los Angeles Times
Ministers often repeat that 100,000 children have been kept above the breadline by their policies, and the child payment is frequently lauded by charities.
From BBC
Michelle was inspired to launch the project because of her own experience living on the breadline.
From BBC
The true number of people on the breadline may be much higher.
From Seattle Times
"If there is compensation, it should be equally balanced between those who need it - those on the breadline and in rural parts of the country."
From BBC
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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