jailhouse
The word “jailhouse” has 2 syllables: jail-house.
It's pronounced as /ˈdʒeɪlˌhaʊs/.
What is synonym and antonym for jailhouse?
In the thesaurus, “jailhouse” has 5 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jailhouse along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jailhouse
- cell
- jail
- lockup
- penitentiary
- prison
Antonyms for jailhouse
- outside
Meanings of jailhouse
- noun
- A building containing a prison.
Example Sentences
- The echoes of laughter and chatter filled the dimly lit jailhouse.
- A somber mood hung over the crowded jailhouse as inmates awaited their fate.
- Whispers of escape plans circulated through the cramped cells of the old jailhouse.
- The rusty bars of the jailhouse rattled as a heated argument broke out among prisoners.
- In the small town, the local jailhouse became a symbol of authority and consequence.
On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jailhouse, such as: cell, jail, lockup, outside, penitentiary, prison.
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