cell block

or cell·block

[ sel-blok ]

noun

1. a unit of a prison consisting of a number of cells.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cell block¹

cell + block

Example Sentences

Vaughn became a bankable comedy star, even dabbling in drama with the likes of “Brawl in Cell Block 99” and Season 2 of HBO’s crime anthology “True Detective.”

From Los Angeles Times

A disused cell block at Maghaberry is also being prepared for re-opening as part of contingency planning.

From BBC

On the fifth floor, inspectors said, inmates were triple-bunked in a hot cell block where the air conditioners were filled with lint.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s going to be the R.N.C. live from Cell Block B with a keynote speech from his warden, his cellmate Spider, that one guard who smuggles in cellphones up his butt, and, for the cocktail hour, enjoy complimentary toilet wine.”

From New York Times

“Say, Drake, I hear you like ’em young / You better not ever go to cell block one,” Lamar raps.

From Seattle Times