Definition of Jailhouse

1. Noun. 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).

Exact synonyms: Clink, Gaol, Jail, Pokey, Poky, Slammer
Specialized synonyms: Bastille, Holding Cell, Hoosegow, Hoosgow, House Of Correction, Lockup, Workhouse
Generic synonyms: Correctional Institution
Derivative terms: Gaol, Jail

Definition of Jailhouse

1. Noun. A building containing a jail. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Jailhouse

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jailhouse

jailbird
jailbirds
jailbreak
jailbreaker
jailbreakers
jailbreaking
jailbreaks
jailbroke
jailbroken
jailed
jailee
jailer
jaileress
jaileresses
jailers
jailhouse (current term)
jailhouses
jailing
jailings
jailkeeper
jailkeepers
jailless
jaillike
jailor
jailoress
jailoresses
jailors
jails
jailward
jailyard

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