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Definition of jailhouse

jailhouse

/ˈdʒeɪl.haʊs/
jail · house
Plural:jailhouses
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• noun

1

North American A building used as a jail or prison, especially a local county or municipal detention facility.

Example

"The historic stone jailhouse in the center of town has been converted into a local museum."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jailhouse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jailhouse
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