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jailhouse vs holding cell

holding cell vs jailhouse

jailhouse and holding cell both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jailhouse Yes No No No
holding cell Yes No No No
As nouns, holding cell is a hyponym of jailhouse; that is, holding cell is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than jailhouse:
  • 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)
  • holding cell: a jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial
Other hyponyms of jailhouse include bastille, hoosegow, hoosgow, house of correction, lockup, workhouse.
jailhouse (noun) holding cell (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 jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial
Difference between jailhouse and holding cell

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