Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sing-sing
noun
/sɪŋ sɪŋ/
Definition
A type of prison or correctional facility, specifically referring to the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York.
Examples
- After the trial, he was sentenced to serve time in Sing Sing.
- Many stories emerge from the halls of Sing Sing, revealing the lives of the incarcerated.
Meaning
The term ‘sing-sing’ can refer to a place where inmates are incarcerated, often highlighting its association with strict discipline and reform.
Synonyms
- penitentiary
- correctional facility
- prison
