Meaning & Definition of Jailhouse in English
English⟶
Jailhouse
/ʤelhaʊs/
noun
1. A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
synonym:
- jail,
- jailhouse,
- gaol,
- clink,
- slammer,
- poky,
- pokey