prison

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpɹɪzən/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.

Example Sentences
  • The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century.
2 Definition

Confinement in prison.

Example Sentences
  • Prison was a harrowing experience for him.
3 Definition

Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.

Example Sentences
  • The academy was a prison for many of its students because of its strict teachers.
Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To imprison.