B1noun 2K

Prisoner

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈprɪznə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈprɪznər/"]/

Meaning of Prisoner

a person who is kept in prison as a punishment, or while they are waiting for trial

In simple words: A person who is in jail.

Prisoner in a sentence

• The prisoner escaped from the high-security facility yesterday.
• During the trial, the lawyer argued that the prisoner was innocent.
• Many prisoners participate in rehabilitation programs to ease their return to society.
• A former prisoner spoke about the challenges he faced after his release.

How to use Prisoner

Use 'prisoner' to refer to someone who is legally confined in a prison. Avoid in casual conversations; use 'inmate' in more technical contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'prison' + 'er' — a person from the prison.

Related words

Collocations with Prisoner

• virtual
• political
• life
• capture
• take
• detain
• hold somebody prisoner
• keep somebody prisoner
• a prisoner of conscience
• virtual
• political
• life
• capture
• take
• detain
• hold somebody prisoner
• keep somebody prisoner
• a prisoner of conscience

Synonyms for Prisoner

• inmate
• convict
• detainee
• offender

Opposites of Prisoner

• free person
• citizen

Common mistakes with Prisoner

• Confused with 'prison' (the place) and 'prisoner' (the person).
• Used to describe someone arrested but not yet convicted.

Frequently asked questions about Prisoner

What does Prisoner mean?

A person who is in jail.

What is the definition of Prisoner?

a person who is kept in prison as a punishment, or while they are waiting for trial

How do you use Prisoner in a sentence?

The prisoner escaped from the high-security facility yesterday.

Can you give another example of Prisoner?

During the trial, the lawyer argued that the prisoner was innocent.

What are synonyms for Prisoner?

Common alternatives include inmate, convict, detainee, offender.

What is the opposite of Prisoner?

Opposite meanings include free person, citizen.

What words go with Prisoner?

It commonly pairs with virtual, political, life, capture, take, detain, hold somebody prisoner, keep somebody prisoner, a prisoner of conscience, virtual, political, life, capture, take, detain, hold somebody prisoner, keep somebody prisoner, a prisoner of conscience.

What are common mistakes when using Prisoner?

Confused with 'prison' (the place) and 'prisoner' (the person). Used to describe someone arrested but not yet convicted.

How do you pronounce Prisoner?

US: /["/ˈprɪznər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈprɪznə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Prisoner?

Use 'prisoner' to refer to someone who is legally confined in a prison. Avoid in casual conversations; use 'inmate' in more technical contexts.

What CEFR level is Prisoner?

"Prisoner" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.