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pris·on

prison

 
 
pronunciation:
prI zn
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part of speech: noun
definition: A prison is a locked building for holding and punishing people who break the law.
The police caught the robber, and he had to go to prison for a long time.
 
synonyms:
jail
similar words:
can, tank
Word Builder: prison +
  • prisoner:
    a person who must stay in a prison.
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