prison
Because it is a word with a single syllable, prison is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofprison
- A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
Example: "The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century."
- Confinement in prison.
Example: "Prison was a harrowing experience for him."
- Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.
Example: "The academy was a prison for many of its students because of its strict teachers."
- To imprison.
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