Prisoner
Noun
UK
/ˈprɪz.ən.ər/
US
/ˈprɪz.ən.ɚ/
Level: a2
Definition
A person who is kept in prison or not allowed to leave freely.
Example
"The prisoner waited quietly inside his small cell."
"Each prisoner must follow the daily schedule and obey the rules set by the guards."
"After serving his sentence, the former prisoner worked hard to rebuild his life and gain society’s trust again."
Explanation
A prisoner is a person who is kept in a prison because they have broken the law or are waiting for a legal decision. Prisoners cannot move freely and must follow strict rules inside the prison. They are watched by guards and have limited contact with the outside world. Sometimes the word can also describe someone who feels trapped in a situation, not only physically but emotionally or mentally.