Synonyms for

Cage

Verb / keɪdʒ / Another word for cage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a structure made of bars or wires to hold animals or birds

Synonyms & similar words

cage coop cagein johncage johnmiltoncagejr battingcage enclosure crate pen hutch coop cell container restraint trap hold encase immure imprison incarcerate intern trap confine bind shackle tie

Synonyms by register

Formal

enclosure pen confine containment

Informal

box trap hutch

Literary

prison lair vault

Antonyms

freedom liberty release emancipation openness unfettered

Common collocations

  • in a cage
  • escape from a cage
  • animal cage
  • bird cage
  • steel cage
  • cage match
  • cage fighter
  • cage door

Word family

noun cage
verb cage

Usage note

While 'cage' can refer to any structure for confining animals, it often carries a negative connotation of imprisonment or restriction for humans.

Example sentences

  1. The bird was in a cage and could not fly away.
  2. The lion was put in a cage for safety reasons.
  3. The dog was kept in a cage while its owner was away.
  4. The rabbit was in a cage and was very happy.
  5. The mouse was caught in a cage and released outside.

Quotes

  • I know why the caged bird sings.
  • You can cage the singer but not the song.
  • The cage is a stage, the world is a stage.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words