Synonyms for

Lockup

Verb / ˈlɑ:ˌkʌp / Another word for lockup — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Lockup is a noun that refers to a place where people are confined, typically a jail or prison.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The lockup was crowded with people who had been arrested for various crimes.
  2. The police officer locked the door to the lockup and walked away.
  3. The judge sentenced the criminal to three years in lockup.
  4. The lockup is not a pleasant place to be.
  5. The prisoner was relieved to be released from lockup.

Quotes

  • I did have a lockup in the garage, and that's where I used to go and tinker around with the bike.
  • I was in lockup for 13 months, and I don't ever want to go back.
  • I've never been in lockup, never been arrested, never had a DUI, none of that stuff.

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