PRISONS
/ˈpɹɪzənz/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PRISONS
A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
"The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century."
Confinement in prison.
"Prison was a harrowing experience for him."
Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.
"The academy was a prison for many of its students because of its strict teachers."
To imprison.
Examples of PRISONS in a Sentence
- "The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century."
- "Prison was a harrowing experience for him."
- "The academy was a prison for many of its students because of its strict teachers."
Word Details
Is PRISONS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRISONS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PRISONS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for PRISONS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | i | s | o | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRISONS
100 words from the letters in PRISONS
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How to Use PRISONS in Word Games
PRISONS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PRISONS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PRISONS to find 100 additional valid words.