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prison

pris·on

prison

 
 
pronunciation:
prI zn
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part of speech: noun
definition: a locked building for holding and punishing people who have broken the law.
People caught selling drugs will be sent to prison.
 
synonyms:
jail
similar words:
can, jug, tank
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  • prisoner:
    a person who must stay in a prison.
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