the joint

noun

US slang
: prison
five years in the joint

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Chief Scout Dwayne Fields spoke about the joint appearance with People. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2025 In the joint post, the couple shared several pictures of themselves with their son Merrick Avery, 2. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 Held twice a year in the City of Light (the annual September iteration wrapped up over the weekend), the joint celebration of designers, makers, and creatives includes product launches, collaborations, parties, installations, and cross-cultural exchanges. Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025 Following the joint venture announcement, the French Federation of Clothing Retailers expelled Pimkie from its ranks. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the joint

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“The joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20joint. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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