Meanings
prepositional phrase
- In a jail, as a prisoner.
Synonyms: jailed, incarcerated, behind bars
Synonyms & antonyms
prepositional phraseIn a jail, as a prisoner.
Cite this entry
APA
in jail. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20jail
MLA
“in jail.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20jail. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in jail,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20jail.
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