slammer
6 synonyms for slammer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Prison or jail (informal).
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use slammer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
in the slammer
a tequila slammer
Etymology
From slam plus the agent suffix -er — literally "something that gets slammed."
Full origin of slammer →Frequently asked questions
What does “slammer” mean?
The word “slammer” means prison or jail (informal). In plain terms, most often just a slangy word for prison; also a fizzy tequila shot.
How do you pronounce “slammer”?
“Slammer” is pronounced SLAM (/ˈslæmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “slammer” in a sentence?
Here is “slammer” used in a sentence: “He spent five years in the slammer for fraud.”
What part of speech is “slammer”?
“Slammer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “slammer” have?
“Slammer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: prison or jail (informal).
