behind bars

phrase

: in jail

putting criminals behind bars

Examples of behind bars in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The predation did not stop once Spitze was behind bars, court records show. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

After serving his sentence and being released from behind bars, McCauley disappeared. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Cuevas faces a maximum sentence of seven years and eight months behind bars if convicted as charged. — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

But key opposition figures remain outside the process, many political prisoners remain behind bars or under restrictions, and some of the most consequential questions, including electoral reform, have yet to be addressed. — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for behind bars

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