jailhouse

noun

jail·​house ˈjāl-ˌhau̇s 

: jail sense 1

Synonyms of jailhouse

• jail
• prison
• penitentiary

Examples of jailhouse in a Sentence

received a tip from an informant inside the county jailhouse

Recent Examples on the Web

Disturbing jailhouse conversations don’t connect mother to murders Allegations of drug abuse and child neglect against Marcee Gray were already well established by the time her son Colt entered guilty pleas on 55 counts. — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

The area was once home to Frontier City and Stagecoach Stop, roadside attractions that had a bank, blacksmith, general store, jailhouse, livery stable and saloon, all popular establishments featured in popular Western films. — Janelle D. James, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Manson is featured in several interviews, including his bizarre 1981 jailhouse conversation with NBC’s Tom Snyder. — Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

In addition, investigators working for Duncan’s legal team interviewed a jailhouse informant who recanted his earlier trial testimony that Duncan had confessed to the crime. — Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing jailhouse

• jailhouse lawyer

Rhymes for jailhouse

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• boathouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse

Legal Definition

jailhouse

noun

jail·​house ˈjāl-ˌhau̇s 

: jail