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

Wright was cited in July by Davis in a jailhouse interview as a possible person who actually orchestrated Shakur’s killing. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Lavie appeared in a jailhouse-yellow shirt and blue pants and looked distressed throughout the hearing, nodding and gesturing to friends at times. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 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

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