Jailor (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who guards prisoners.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The jailor stood at the entrance of the cellblock, eyeing the inmates with a mixture of suspicion and disdain.
- The new jailor was struggling to assert his authority over the rowdy prisoners.
- As the jailor made his rounds, the prisoners fell silent, anticipating the daily headcount.
- The gruff but fair jailor had earned the respect of many inmates during his years of service.
- The corrupt jailor was eventually fired for accepting bribes from prisoners seeking favors.