prison time

noun

: the time someone spends in prison

Examples of prison time 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.
In addition to the prison time, Fond du Lac County Circuit Judge Tricia Walker sentenced 20-year-old Caiden Stachowicz to seven years of extended supervision, court records show. Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 That ruling could reduce his total prison time. ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026 Life in prison without parole Abril will be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder as part of the plea agreement, along with additional prison time for the other crimes. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026 Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney Kyle Eldkerkin urged Demetric Scott to get a significant amount of prison time in the case that became subject matter in the national conversation on immigration enforcement. Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prison time

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Prison time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prison%20time. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
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