calabooses

The word “calabooses” has 4 syllables: ca-la-boos-es

It's pronounced as /ˈkæləˌbusɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for calabooses?

In the thesaurus, “calabooses” has 6 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for calabooses along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for calabooses

  • jails
  • penitentiaries
  • penitentiary
  • police headquarters
  • prisons
  • station house

Antonyms for calabooses

  • outsides

Meanings of calabooses

  • noun
    1. A prison or jail/gaol.

Example Sentences

  • The old western town had several calabooses to hold lawbreakers.
  • The sheriff locked up the rowdy cowboys in the calabooses for the night.
  • The historian studied the architecture of the town's historic calabooses.
  • Tourists marveled at the rustic charm of the restored calabooses in the museum.
  • The townsfolk shared stories of the notorious outlaws who had been held in the calabooses.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to calabooses, such as: jails, outsides, penitentiaries, penitentiary, police headquarters, prisons, station house.

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