Prisoner

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person legally held in prison as a punishment for crimes or whilst awaiting trial. It can also refer to someone captured and confined by an enemy during war.

“The prisoner maintained his innocence throughout the lengthy trial.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈprɪzən/

Syllables

pris·on·er

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Synonyms

inmateconvictdetaineecaptive

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains common letters P, R, I, S, O, N, E with R appearing twice

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; good length for strategic placement

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