Confinement
Pronunciation: /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
Confinement (noun)
- The state of being kept in a small area or restricted space.
- The act of being held in a prison or similar place.
Examples
- The animal felt discomfort in its confinement.
- His confinement lasted for several years.
Common collocations: physical confinement, temporary confinement, harsh confinement, unjust confinement