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The correct spelling is prison.
How to pronounce prison
/ˈpɹɪzən/
nounIPA: /ˈpɹɪzən/
Say it like: Pri-son
The correct spelling is prison. A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government. For example: "The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century."
Usage Examples
“The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century.”
“Prison was a harrowing experience for him.”
“The academy was a prison for many of its students because of its strict teachers.”
Meanings
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.
- 2.Confinement in prison.
- 3.Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.
verb
- 1.To imprison.
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