jailer
/ˈdʒeɪlər/
NOUN
1. A person who guards prisoners
A person responsible for guarding prisoners and maintaining order in a jail or prison.
1.1. Prison guards and custodians
A person whose job is to supervise prisoners, guard a jail, and maintain custody of inmates.
Synonyms
- gaoler
- jailor
- prison guard
- guard
- warden
- warder
- keeper
- custodian
- turnkey
- screw
- prison officer
- corrections officer
Antonyms
Examples
- The jailer checked every cell before the night shift ended.
- The prisoner asked the jailer for permission to make a phone call.
- The experienced jailer maintained order among the inmates.
Related Words
- jail
- prison
- prisoner
- inmate
- custody
- detention
- incarceration
- correctional facility
- cell
- warden