slammer

Noun

Meaning

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 person who closes things violently

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

gaol clink pokey jail poky jailhouse brig nick penitentiary bastille POW camp can keep cell inside
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Antonyms

liberty free release freedom independence exception
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Hypernyms

closer finisher correctional institution

Hyponyms

bastille lockup workhouse house of correction hoosegow holding cell

Phrases with the word

slammer time

Examples

she's a dramatic slammer of doors Source: Internet

I want to prove under reconstructed hypothetical situations who was actually the greatest home run slammer of all time: Mays or Aaron? Source: Internet

• A Bergheim Beastie - being trailed by a felony warrant that may revoke his probation - was sent to the slammer for his earlier error. Source: Internet

If Will plays a role in exposing Evan, maybe he could repay Ciara for uncovering the setup and thank Ben for saving his life in the slammer. Source: Internet

Build your own sordid slammer. Source: Internet

Even Martha Stewart had access to dandelion greens when she was in the slammer. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

slammakin slammaster slammed slammer time slammerkin slamming