jailhouse

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noun

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
• Syn:
jail, gaol, clink, slammer, poky, pokey
• Derivationally related forms:
gaol (for: gaol), jail (for: jail)
• Hypernyms:
correctional institution
• Hyponyms:
bastille, holding cell, hoosegow, hoosgow, house of correction,
lockup, workhouse