Jailhouse (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.
Examples
- The suspect was taken to the local jailhouse after being arrested for the crime.
- She spent several years in the jailhouse for her involvement in the robbery.
- The jailhouse was overcrowded, leading to concerns about the health and safety of the inmates.
- After being found guilty, he was sentenced to five years in the state jailhouse.
- The jailhouse was located on the outskirts of town, surrounded by high walls and barbed wire.