Sing Sing

American

[sing sing] / ˈsɪŋ ˌsɪŋ /

noun

the state prison at Ossining, New York.
former name of Ossining.

Sing Sing British

noun

a prison in New York State, in Ossining

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Etymology

Origin of Sing Sing

variant of Ossining

Example Sentences

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While Domingo is taking on big-budget spectacles, he still keeps a foot in indie films, working with A24 on Sing Sing, for example.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

"It was just a lot of steps along the way that all of us figured it out," explained Bentley, whose first Oscar nomination came last year for best adapted screenplay for "Sing Sing."

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

While "Wicked" cannot compete in this category against songs from "Emilia Pérez," "Sing Sing," or "The Six Triple Eight," its songs are among the most captivating audiences have experienced this awards season.

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2025

During Saturday's final, they will reprise that routine, as well as performing a new show dance to Sing, Sing, Sing by Benny Goodman.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2024

A-block and B-block are the most impressive buildings in Sing Sing, and in a totally negative sense.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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