Cellblock (Noun)
Meaning
A division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The prison was divided into several cellblocks, each housing a different category of inmates.
- The new correctional officer was assigned to supervise the cellblock on the third floor.
- After the riot, the entire cellblock was placed on lockdown until further notice.
- The prison's most notorious inmates were held in the maximum-security cellblock.
- During the tour, the warden explained the layout of each cellblock and its specific purpose.