Dungeon

usgb/ˈdʌndʒən/
noun

A dark and strong prison or cell, usually underground.

The evil king ordered the knight to be thrown into the castle's dungeon.
Visual representation of "dungeon" - A dark and strong prison or cell, usually underground

Often appears as...

  • castle dungeon
  • dark dungeon
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Visual representation of "dungeon"
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Historical Origin

Originally, dungeons were the strongholds of castles where prisoners were kept.

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The tour guide explained that the castle's dungeon was centuries old.
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Negative Connotation

Dungeons evoke feelings of fear and captivity, often used in horror contexts.

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Haunted house attractions sometimes include a room styled like a dungeon.
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Not Always Literal

People can use 'dungeon' metaphorically to describe any uncomfortable, confining space.

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His tiny office felt like a dungeon.
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