Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
soup-kitchen
noun
/suːp ˈkɪtʃɪn/
Definition
A place where free or low-cost meals are served to those in need.
Examples
- After losing his job, he visited a local soup kitchen for the first time.
- During the winter months, soup kitchens often serve warm meals to those in need.
- Volunteers at the soup kitchen prepared meals for over a hundred guests.
Meaning
A soup kitchen serves food to people who are homeless or facing economic hardship, providing nourishment and sometimes a supportive community environment.
Synonyms
- food pantry
- meal center
- charity kitchen
