death row

American  

noun

1. a row of prison cells for prisoners awaiting execution.

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death row British  

noun

1. the part of a prison where those sentenced to death are confined

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Etymology

Origin of death row

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

A British grandmother who spent 12 years on death row in Indonesia after being convicted of drug trafficking flew home on Friday, as part of a deal between the UK and Indonesian governments.

From BBC

Indonesia has some of the world's toughest drug laws, and dozens of foreigners remain on death row in Indonesia for drug offences.

From Barron's

He pointed to a Pollock-esque painting in front of his desk created by a death row inmate represented by his predecessor.

From Los Angeles Times

A US woman who spent years on death row for murders she didn't commit was among two people found dead after a house fire in the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC

According to Indonesia's Ministry of Immigration and Corrections, 96 foreigners were on death row, all on drug charges, before Veloso's release.

From BBC