jailhouse

[US]/ˈdʒeɪlhaʊs/
[UK]/ˈdʒeɪlˌhaʊs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a place for the confinement of individuals accused or convicted of a crime; prison in a general sense
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Phrases & Collocations

jailhouse rock

jailhouse lawyer

jailhouse confession

jailhouse blues

jailhouse informant

jailhouse visit

jailhouse break

jailhouse culture

jailhouse mentality

jailhouse politics

Example Sentences

the jailhouse was filled with echoes of past prisoners.

he spent five years in the jailhouse for his crimes.

the jailhouse walls were cold and unwelcoming.

she wrote a book about her experiences in the jailhouse.

the jailhouse was notorious for its harsh conditions.

after the trial, he was taken straight to the jailhouse.

life in the jailhouse can be quite challenging.

they held a concert inside the jailhouse for charity.

the documentary revealed the reality of life in the jailhouse.

he often reminisced about his time spent in the jailhouse.

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