Definitions

1. noun

a building used for the confinement of prisoners, especially one that is part of a courthouse.

“The defendant was led away in handcuffs to the jailhouse for his arraignment.”

2. noun

a place where people are punished for their wrongdoing.

“The community was outraged by the conditions in the local jailhouse.”

3. verb

to send or put someone in jail.

“The judge decided to jailhouse the suspect for contempt of court.”

4. verb

to put someone in jail as a form of punishment or discipline.

“The principal threatened to jailhouse the student who broke the rules.”