behind bars

phrase

: in jail

putting criminals behind bars

Examples of behind bars in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The number of women behind bars rose over 600% between 1980 and 2023, according to data from the nonprofit Sentencing Project. — Amber Gaudet july 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Scott's death sentence was commuted to life in prison after several appeals, but the 53-year-old has remained behind bars despite questions about the circumstantial evidence presented by the prosecution during the trial. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Meanwhile, Giampedroni received a two-and-a half-year sentence, Ambrosio and Coronica were each given one year and 11 months behind bars and Bin got sentenced to one year and 8 months. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Instead, Judge Kiley Stuchlik, of Idaho’s 3rd Judicial District, on Tuesday revoked Andrea Renee Shaw’s $2 million bond — leaving the young mother behind bars. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for behind bars

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