Definition of jailhouse

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • jailhouse is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • jailhouse is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
  • jailhouse is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of 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) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. clink
    2. gaol
    3. jail
    4. pokey
    5. poky
    6. slammer

See definition of jailhouse in Merriam Webster