Phrase guide

death house

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of death row.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: death row

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the cellblock in a prison where those condemned to death await execution

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: death row

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cellblock, ward

History

Etymology

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