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

Shekhi said prisoners on death row in Iran were typically granted a final visit by their loved ones before their execution.

From BBC

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

Williams, the inmate who was 18 when he committed the crime that sent him to death row, said his new lease on life is similarly bittersweet.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year, Jones was transferred out of San Quentin after Newsom ordered prison officials to dismantle death row and integrate the condemned prisoners into the general populations at other state institutions.

From Los Angeles Times