Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alcatraz
Noun
/ˈæl.kə.træz/
Definition
Alcatraz refers to a small island located in San Francisco Bay, known for housing the infamous Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.
Examples
- The Alcatraz prison was closed in 1963.
- Many movies depict the escape attempts from Alcatraz.
- Tours to Alcatraz are popular among tourists in San Francisco.
Meaning
The term ‘Alcatraz’ often signifies imprisonment due to the island’s history as a notorious jail.
Synonyms
- The Rock
- Federal Penitentiary
- Prison Island
