Meaning of the word prison in English
What does prison mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
prison
US /ˈprɪz.ən/
UK /ˈprɪz.ən/
Noun
1.
a building in which people are legally held as a punishment for a crime they have committed or while awaiting trial
Example:
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He spent ten years in prison for robbery.
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The new prison will house over 500 inmates.
Verb
1.
to put or keep someone in prison
Example:
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The judge decided to prison the repeat offender.
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They threatened to prison him if he didn't cooperate.
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