Capone

American

[kuh-pohn] / kəˈpoʊn /

noun

Al(phonse) Scarface, 1899–1947, U.S. gangster and Prohibition-era bootlegger, probably born in Italy.

Capone British

/ kəˈpəʊn /

noun

Alphonse, called Al. 1899–1947, US gangster in Chicago during Prohibition

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Some of its most notable inmates have included notorious gangsters Al Capone, Mickey Cohen and George "Machine Gun" Kelly.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

It held a relatively small number of prisoners, including high-profile inmates such as Al Capone.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“This is a pivotal moment for science, for mental health, and for every veteran who has waited too long for better treatment options,” said Amber Capone, co-founder and chief executive of VETS, in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Recently he seemed to suggest that the Jazz Age gangster Al Capone was still alive.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2024

Frankie and I had heard stories about Chicago, and I’d seen movies about Al Capone and the mob.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez

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