Prison Terminology

noun A sharp, metallic sound

verb To make or cause to make a sharp, metallic sound

• The sommelier demonstrated the proper way to clink glasses before a toast.
• Let's clink our glasses together before taking a sip!
• We should totally clink our drinks for good luck!
• The sound of the coins clinking in his pocket reminded him of his wealth.

verb confined is a past participle form of the verb 'confine', which means to restrict or limit within boundaries or a specific space.

• The patient was confined to bed rest for a week following the surgery.
• I feel so confined in this small apartment.
• I hate being confined to this boring town during the holidays.
• Her creativity knows no bounds when she is not confined by rules and regulations.

noun a person who protects or keeps watch over someone or something

verb to watch over in order to protect or control

• The security guard patrolled the premises diligently throughout the night.
• The guard kept an eye on things all night long.
• Yo, did you see that guard bust that dude for trying to sneak in?
• The thick walls of the castle served as a guard against any potential invaders.

noun a place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill

• The patient was transferred to the infirmary for further medical care.
• I heard they're setting up a mini infirmary at the event for any emergencies.
• I hope I don't end up in the infirmary after that intense workout.
• Her mind felt like an infirmary, filled with thoughts that needed healing.

noun a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital

• The inmate was escorted back to their cell after their scheduled visitation time ended.
• The inmate was taken back to their room after visiting hours were over.
• The inmate was sent back to their crib once visiting time was up.
• The inmate's freedom was restricted once the visitation period concluded.

noun an act of escaping from a jail or prison

verb to escape from a jail or prison

• The criminal was caught trying to plan a jailbreak from the high-security prison.
• I heard some inmates are plotting a jailbreak next week.
• Did you see that movie about the epic jailbreak last night?
• She felt like a prisoner in her own life, longing for a jailbreak from her monotonous routine.

noun a dining hall or area, especially in a military or institutional setting where meals are served

• The soldiers gathered in the mess hall for their daily meal.
• Let's meet up in the mess hall for lunch.
• The mess hall is where we chow down.
• After a long day of work, my mind feels like a mess hall.

noun a person who is confined in prison

adjective relating to or characteristic of a prisoner

• The prisoner was escorted back to their cell after the court hearing.
• I heard the prisoner got caught trying to escape last night.
• The prisoner was locked up in the slammer for the night.
• She felt like a prisoner in her own home, unable to leave due to the bad weather.

noun Solitary can also be a noun that refers to a person who lives alone or in isolation.

adjective Solitary is an adjective that describes something or someone that is alone or isolated.

• The prisoner spent years in solitary confinement.
• I enjoy spending solitary time in nature.
• I like to be a lone wolf and have my own solitary adventures.
• Her solitary journey to success was filled with challenges.

noun a barrier formed from upright wooden posts or stakes, especially as a defense against attack or as a means of confining animals

• The prisoners were kept in a stockade until their trial.
• The old stockade on the edge of town is rumored to be haunted.
• Let's sneak into the stockade and see if we can find any treasure.
• Her emotions felt like a stockade, trapping her in a cycle of fear and anxiety.

adjective describing a person or thing not accompanied by a companion or escort

• The policy strictly prohibits unescorted visitors in the restricted area.
• You can't wander around unescorted in this part of the building.
• Don't go off unescorted, it's not safe around here.
• Her thoughts wandered unescorted through the memories of her past.

noun a person who guards or has charge of a particular place

• The warder diligently patrolled the prison grounds, ensuring the security of the inmates.
• The warder caught the inmate trying to sneak contraband into the cell.
• The warder busted the prisoner for trying to smuggle in drugs.
• She saw herself as a warder of justice, always striving to uphold what is right.

noun a person who shares a prison cell with another person

• The prisoner was assigned a new cellmate after his previous one was transferred to another facility.
• I hope my cellmate doesn't snore loudly at night.
• My cellmate is pretty chill, we get along well.
• In a way, our fears can be like a constant cellmate, always present and weighing us down.

noun a high-security prison designed to house the most dangerous criminals

• The supermax prison is designed to house the most dangerous criminals.
• They sent him to the supermax for his role in the gang.
• He's locked up in the supermax, no chance of getting out anytime soon.
• Living in that small town felt like being in a supermax, with everyone knowing your business.