Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carcel
noun
/ˈkɑːr.səl/
Definition
A place where prisoners are held, typically under legal authority.
Examples
- After being convicted, he was sent to the local carcel for five years.
- The notorious criminal escaped from a high-security carcel.
- Many documentaries reveal the harsh realities inside the carcel system.
Meaning
Carcel refers to a prison or jail, where individuals are confined as a punishment for crimes or awaiting trial.
Synonyms
- prison
- jail
- penitentiary
- detention center
