dungeon
[ˈdʌn.dʒən]
A dungeon is a place that's underground or hidden away, often used as a prison. Think of a dark, damp cave with cold stone walls.
The word "dungeon" is commonly used to describe a room in a castle or a medieval building where people were kept prisoner. It was usually small and uncomfortable, with no windows, making it difficult for prisoners to escape. In modern times, the word can also refer to any kind of hidden or underground space that's often cramped and gloomy. Some people might use the term "dungeon" jokingly to describe a cluttered room in their home that they never seem to clean out.
How common is "dungeon"?
Word dungeon is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
An underground prison or vault, typically built underneath a castle.
verb
To imprison in a dungeon.
Real examples of "dungeons" in context
