behind bars

phrase

: in jail

putting criminals behind bars

Examples of behind bars in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Barahona, 59, has been behind bars since March 2011 after being accused of killing 10-year-old Nubia Barahona and torturing her twin brother Victor. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026

Spence, who pleaded guilty to assault in aid of racketeering and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, could face between 24 and 27-and-a-half years behind bars. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026

Singh remains behind bars on a $300,000 bond, along with a GPS tether if released. — Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

The firearm count could add at least five more years behind bars. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for behind bars

• abattoirs
• avatars
• handlebars
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• millibars
• motorcars
• registrars
• reservoirs
• seminars
• superstars
• ares
• cars