Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gaol
noun
/dʒeɪl/
Definition
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; a jail.
Examples
- The thief was sent to gaol for two years.
- During the meeting, they discussed the conditions in the local gaol.
- He spent a night in gaol due to a misunderstanding.
Meaning
Gaol refers to a facility where individuals are held in custody as a result of legal proceedings, either before a trial or after being sentenced.
Synonyms
- jail
- prison
- detention center
