prisoner
noun
a person who is confined in prison or kept in custody, especially as the result of legal process.
prisoners
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pluralof prisoner.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The troupe operated from 1958 through 1965, making it the first extended prison theater program in the U.S. launched by prisoners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Around 650 more prisoners in England and Wales are due to be released under the second tranche of the government's early release scheme.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
In a landmark case against authorities at the notorious Robben Island prison, Pillay secured the right for political prisoners to access legal representation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
So far, Rodriguez's government and Figuera's team have completed two rounds of talks, with the most tangible result being the release of political prisoners.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
They stood like dangerous prisoners on trial, Katherine and Chip guarding them from the side.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
