jailhouse

Meanings

Plural: jailhouses

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 building containing a prison.

Origin / Etymology

From jail + house.

Synonyms

clink, gaol, jail, pokey, poky, slammer

Scrabble Score: 19

jailhouse is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
jailhouse is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
jailhouse is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

jailhouse is a valid Words With Friends word