Incarceration
/ɪnˌkɑːrsəˈreɪʃən/
Synonyms
- captivity
- detention
- imprisonment
- confinement
- jail time
Slang Meanings
The slammer
He's been in the slammer for assault.
The pen
She spent three years in the pen for her crime.
Behind bars
He's been behind bars ever since his conviction.