noun
General Slang
the dole
thuh-DOHL · noun · informal
Unemployment benefit.
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Definitions
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Government unemployment welfare payments.
“He's been on the dole since the factory closed.”
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the dole In A Sentence
He's been on the dole since the factory closed.
Origin & Usage
From 'dole' (a distributed share); British/Australian for the benefit.
People Also Ask
What does 'the dole' mean?
It's the informal term for government unemployment benefit payments.
What does 'on the dole' mean?
It means someone is unemployed and receiving welfare payments from the government.
Where does the word 'dole' come from?
It comes from an old sense of 'dole' meaning a portion or share that is handed out.
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