calaboose calaboose /ˌkæləˈbuːs/

noun

1. [Informal, American, Australian] A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)  ( clink [Informal] , gaol [British] , jailhouse , jail , pokey [Informal] , poky [Informal] , slammer [Informal] , calaboose [Informal, American, Australian] )
   a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
    The criminal was sent to jail for a five-year sentence.
   The criminal was sent to jail for a five-year sentence.