noun

1. A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.

   “The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century.”

2. Confinement in prison.

   “Prison was a harrowing experience for him.”

3. Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.

   “The academy was a prison for many of its students because of its strict teachers.”

Synonyms: big house, bridewell, imprisonment

verb

1. To imprison.