noun · rare

jailhouse

jailhouse · jailhouses

A building containing a prisonA building containing a prison.

US/ˈd͡ʒeɪlˌhaʊs/

» Tom's favorite Elvis Presley song is "Jailhouse Rock."

Самая любимая песня Элвиса Пресли у Тома — «Jailhouse Rock».

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a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

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Tom's favorite Elvis Presley song is "Jailhouse Rock."
ruСамая любимая песня Элвиса Пресли у Тома — «Jailhouse Rock».
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The quadruplets are only distinguishable by little jailhouse tattoos behind their ears.
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From jail + house.

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plural: jailhouses

Singular	jailhouse
Plural	jailhouses

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a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence):jail gaol clink slammer poky pokey

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