Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jail-cell
noun
/ˈdʒeɪl sɛl/
Definition
A small room in a jail or prison where prisoners are held.
Examples
- After his arrest, he spent the night in a jail-cell.
- The jail-cell was dark and sparse, with just a bed and a toilet.
- In movies, characters often escape from their jail-cell to continue the adventure.
Meaning
The term ‘jail-cell’ refers to a confined space used to detain individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a crime.
Synonyms
- cell
- prison cell
- holding cell
