prison

/ˈprɪzən/ noun A2 Neutral

Places

Meaning

A prison is a place where people go when they break the law.

💡 People in prison are usually there for a long time.

Example Sentences

He went to prison because he broke the law .

The man stayed in prison for one year .

The man went to prison for breaking the law .

Word in Context

The class visits an old prison on a school trip . They walk through small rooms and look at old furniture . A guide tells them about daily life in the past . The students ask simple questions and learn about rules and history .

Common Phrases

go to prison be in prison

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