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the dayroom
What does the dayroom mean?
The shared space in a cellblock or dorm with TVs, phones, tables, and microwaves where inmates spend out-of-cell time.
"An argument in the dayroom turned into a full brawl."
Origin
Institutional term for the daytime common room.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dayroom in prison?
It's the shared common area of a cellblock or dorm, typically with TVs, phones, tables, and microwaves, where inmates spend their out-of-cell time.
How is 'dayroom' used?
It names the space where inmates gather, as in 'An argument in the dayroom turned into a full brawl.'
Where does the term come from?
It's a standard institutional term for a daytime common room, used in prisons, hospitals, and similar settings.
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