prison

Plural

prisons

1. 1.A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.

   • The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century.

2. 2.Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.(colloquial)

   • The academy was a prison for many of its students because of its strict teachers.

3. 3.Confinement in prison.

   • Prison was a harrowing experience for him.

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Everyday conversation

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General reading & writing

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Word family

• prisoner