death row

noun

1. a row of prison cells for prisoners awaiting execution.

death row

noun

1. the part of a prison where those sentenced to death are confined

Word History and Origins

Origin of death row¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

“I will forever be haunted by the role I played in helping the state put this innocent man on death row,” Mr Wharton was quoted as saying by the Associated Press.

From BBC

A Texas judge granted a last-minute restraining order to stop the execution of Robert Roberson, a death row inmate who many believe is innocent.

From Salon

He will serve his sentence at Changi, the same prison that holds Singapore's death row prisoners, where the cells don't have fans and most inmates sleep on straw mats instead of beds.

From BBC

By the end of summer, death row will be no more.

From Los Angeles Times

In some circles, his death row writing was greeted with rapture.

From Los Angeles Times