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prisonera person who is kept in prison as a punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person who is kept in prison as a punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɪzənər/

Example Sentences

  • The prisoner complained that the prison food tasted like cardboard with a side of regret.
  • She felt like a prisoner in her own home during the lockdown.
  • The prisoner's escape plan was so brilliant, even the guards applauded before chasing him.

prisoner

NOUN

[/ˈprɪzənər/]

a person who is kept in prison as a punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial

a person who is kept in prison as a punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
💡 Concept

a person who is kept in prison as a punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial

The prisoner speaks while the questioner asks and the listener takes notes!
🎵 Rhyme

The prisoner speaks while the questioner asks and the listener takes notes!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈprɪzənər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈprɪzənə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootprison
Suffix--er

🎵Rhyme

listenerquestionerpensioner
listener
questioner
pensioner

🔗Collocations

prisoner of war
escaped prisoner
political prisoner
take prisoner
prisoner exchange
former prisoner

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The prisoner complained that the prison food tasted like cardboard with a side of regret.

She felt like a prisoner in her own home during the lockdown.

😄 Fun example

The prisoner's escape plan was so brilliant, even the guards applauded before chasing him.

The court sentenced the criminal to become a prisoner for five years.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

inmateconvictdetaineecaptive

Antonyms

guardwardenfree person

Related

prisonjailcellcustodysentenceparole

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