Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > J Synonyms of jailhouse Find synonyms for: Noun 1. jail, jailhouse, gaol, clink, slammer, poky, pokey, correctional institution usage: 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) WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of jailhouse (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: rosarium Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language