🚔jail

noun, verb
/dʒeɪl/

Meaning

A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.

Example Sentences

The thief was sent to jail for stealing.

Example Expressions

throw in jail

Synonyms

prison, lockup, penitentiary, detention

Antonyms

freedom, release

Collocations

go to jail, in jail, jail sentence, jail term

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