Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cellblock
noun
/ˈsɛl.blɒk/
Definition
A section of a prison or jail that contains a series of individual cells for inmates.
Examples
- The inmates were taken to their cells in the cellblock after their court appearance.
- Each cellblock was designed to maintain security and order within the prison.
Meaning
The term ‘cellblock’ refers to a part of a correctional facility where groups of cells are organized, often designating a specific area for housing inmates.
Synonyms
- prison wing
- detention area
- cell area
