Definition of PRISONER

prisoner

Meanings

Plural: prisoners

Noun

  • a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
  • A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
  • Any person held against their will.
  • A person who is or feels confined or trapped by a situation or a set of circumstances.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English prisoner, from Old French prisonier (compare Medieval Latin prisōnārius), equivalent to prison + -er.

Synonyms

captive, guest of Her Majesty, inmate, jailbird, prisoner

Scrabble Score: 10

prisoner is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
prisoner is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
prisoner is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

prisoner is a valid Words With Friends word