Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prison-garb

Noun
/ˈprɪzən ɡɑrb/
Definition
Clothing or attire worn by inmates in a prison setting.
Examples
  • The prisoners were easily identifiable in their prison-garb.
  • Many movies depict characters in prison-garb to highlight their incarceration.
  • Inmates received new prison-garb upon entering the facility.
Meaning
Prison-garb refers to the distinctive uniforms or outfits that individuals incarcerated in a prison are required to wear, which often serves to indicate their status as prisoners.
Synonyms
  • Prison uniform
  • Inmate clothing
  • Detention attire