Prison

usgb/ˈprɪzn/
noun

A place where people are kept as a punishment for a criminal offense.

The court sentenced him to three years in prison.
Visual representation of "prison" - A place where people are kept as a punishment for a criminal offense.

Often appears as...

  • sent to prison
  • prison sentence
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Punishment Context

Used when talking about legal consequences of crimes.

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Anyone found guilty could end up in prison.
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Time-Specific

Prison terms are often discussed in durations.

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She received a ten-year prison sentence.
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Escape Narratives

Stories of prison breaks are common in media and conversation.

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The movie focused on a daring prison escape.
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