Definitions

1. noun

a usually underground room or passage in a castle or fortress where prisoners were kept, often in conditions of great hardship or cruelty

“The hero was trapped in the dungeon and had to find a way to escape.”

2. noun

a place, such as a cellar or basement, where things are stored or hidden

“The old mansion had a hidden dungeon in the basement where the owner stored his treasures.”

3. noun

a part of a computer system where data is stored, especially the main memory where the operating system and applications are loaded

“The new software update improved the speed of the dungeon, allowing for smoother gameplay.”

4. verb

to confine or imprison someone, especially in a difficult or unpleasant situation

“The economy is dungeon-ing millions of people around the world, leaving them without jobs or income.”

5. verb

to cause someone to feel trapped or confined, often emotionally or mentally

“The strict rules at the boarding school made her feel like she was being dungeon-ed.”