Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

masmorra

noun
/masˈmɔrə/
Definition
A dungeon or underground chamber, often associated with confinement or imprisonment.
Examples
  • After the battle, the defeated soldiers were thrown into the masmorra of the castle.
  • The hero ventured into the masmorra seeking to rescue the captured princess.
Meaning
In historical contexts, a masmorra is a place where prisoners are kept, typically dark and isolated. It can also refer to a figurative space of emotional or mental confinement.
Synonyms
  • dungeon
  • cell
  • prison
  • vault