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Jail (Noun)

Meaning

A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Jailhouse
  • Slammer
  • Gaol
  • Clink
  • Poky
  • Pokey

Hyponyms

  • Hoosgow

Related Words

  • Jail (verb)
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