jailhouse
1.
(
noun
) a place used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
Synonyms:
clink
,
gaol
,
jail
Related Words:
correctional institution
,
holding cell
,
hoosegow
,
hoosgow
,
house of correction
,
lockup
,
pokey
,
workhouse
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