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jail vs jailhouse

jailhouse vs jail

jail and jailhouse both are nouns.

jail is a verb but jailhouse is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jail Yes No Yes No
jailhouse Yes No No No
As nouns, jail and jailhouse are synonyms defined as:
  • jail and jailhouse: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
Other synonyms of jail include clink, gaol, pokey, poky, slammer.
jail (noun) jailhouse (noun)
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
jail (verb) jailhouse (verb)
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Difference between jail and jailhouse

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