Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slammer
noun
/ˈslæmər/
Definition
A term used to refer to a prison or jail, often in a colloquial or informal manner.
Examples
- After his conviction, he spent two years in the slammer.
- She warned her friends not to get caught, or they might end up in the slammer.
- The movie portrays the harsh reality of life in the slammer.
Meaning
A place where individuals who have been convicted of crimes are incarcerated.
Synonyms
- prison
- jail
- lockup
- penitentiary
