What does GAOLS mean?

Parts of Speech

Gaols is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

Noun: A place of confinement, especially for prisoners.

Verb: To put or keep in a gaol.

Pronunciations

US: /dʒeɪlz/

UK: /dʒeɪlz/

Origin and Usage

Gaols is a variant spelling of "jails". It is commonly used in British English, whereas "jails" is more commonly used in American English. The word originated from Old French "gaole" which means "jail, prison".

Synonyms

Prison, penitentiary, correctional facility, detention center, lockup.

Related Words

Prison, cells, caged, jailed, locked.

Example Sentences

• He was sentenced to five years in gaol for theft.
• The gaol was overcrowded and the conditions were inhumane.
• The police gaol is located in the city center.
• The judge gaol the defendant for contempt of court.