Cool MateMeaning of Jailhouse
A building where prisoners are confined, especially for serious crimes.
In simple words: A place where people are kept as punishment for crimes.
Jailhouse in a sentence
- He was sent to the jailhouse for stealing a car.
- The oldest jailhouse in the city is now a museum.
- Life in the jailhouse can be challenging for inmates.
- She visited her brother at the jailhouse to provide support.
- The jailhouse was overcrowded, leading to complaints from inmates.
How to use Jailhouse
Typically used when discussing criminal justice. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant to the topic.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Imagine a house made of bars, where inmates live.
Related words
Collocations with Jailhouse
- jailhouse rock
- jailhouse rules
- jailhouse lawyer
- in the jailhouse
- jailhouse escape
Synonyms for Jailhouse
- prison
- penitentiary
- correctional facility
- detention center
- reformatory
Common mistakes with Jailhouse
- Confused with 'jail' - 'jailhouse' is often used to refer to larger facilities.
- Using 'jailhouse' as a verb - it is only a noun.
- Assuming 'jailhouse' refers only to a place for minor offenses.
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I have decided to stop engaging in that unpleasant action.
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Frequently asked questions about Jailhouse
What does Jailhouse mean?
A place where people are kept as punishment for crimes.
What is the definition of Jailhouse?
A building where prisoners are confined, especially for serious crimes.
How do you use Jailhouse in a sentence?
He was sent to the jailhouse for stealing a car.
Can you give another example of Jailhouse?
The oldest jailhouse in the city is now a museum.
What are synonyms for Jailhouse?
Common alternatives include prison, penitentiary, correctional facility, detention center, reformatory.
What is the opposite of Jailhouse?
Opposite meanings include freedom, liberty, release.
What words go with Jailhouse?
It commonly pairs with jailhouse rock, jailhouse rules, jailhouse lawyer, in the jailhouse, jailhouse escape.
What are common mistakes when using Jailhouse?
Confused with 'jail' - 'jailhouse' is often used to refer to larger facilities. Using 'jailhouse' as a verb - it is only a noun. Assuming 'jailhouse' refers only to a place for minor offenses.
How do you pronounce Jailhouse?
US: //ˈdʒeɪlhaʊs//, UK: //ˈdʒeɪlhaʊs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Jailhouse?
Typically used when discussing criminal justice. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant to the topic.