ex-con

noun

informal
: a former prisoner

Examples of ex-con in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The Bronx gunman wanted for killing an ex-con who had served time for pimping out girls returned to the crime scene two days later and was busted, police said Wednesday. Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026 In the series, Cash plays Caleb Hodgekiss, an ex-con stepping in for the town’s injured Reverend with the intention of robbing worshippers and running off. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 The Criterion Channel Bound (1996) Lana and Lilly Wachowski’s claustrophobic directorial debut sees an ex-con (Gina Gershon) and her neighbor (Jennifer Tilly) attempt to steal millions of dollars from the latter’s mobster boyfriend (Joe Pantoliano). Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 Advertisement The rag-tag kitchen crew included an ex-con and part-time methadone dealer who worked the salad station. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ex-con

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Ex-con.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ex-con. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster