Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
big-house
noun
/ˈbɪɡ haʊs/
Definition
A large prison or correctional facility.
Examples
- After his conviction, he feared his time in the big-house would change him forever.
- Many inmates in the big-house have long sentences.
Meaning
The term ‘big-house’ is colloquially used to refer to a major institution where individuals are incarcerated.
Synonyms
- prison
- penitentiary
- correctional facility
- jail
