BRIGS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

brigs

noun

plural of brig

as in jails

a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody the captain ordered that the prisoner be thrown into the brig immediately

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Recent Examples of brigs Cruise ships have brigs – or onboard jails – where they may be held, or they could be confined to their cabins, The Points Guy reported. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for brigs

Noun

At least two unmarked vehicles were parked in the area of the jails Wednesday.

— Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026
Under the ordinance, all healthcare facilities will be required to allow the partners of a patient to visit, as will jails in the city’s jurisdiction.

— Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026