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cellblock

Cellblock (noun) means a section of a prison containing a row or group of cells. Example: “The riot started in the east cellblock.”

noun
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A section of a prison containing a row or group of cells.
"The riot started in the east cellblock."

How to use cellblock

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA wing or section of a prison made up of several cells.

Word forms

cellblocks plural

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Etymology

A compound of cell and block.

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What does “cellblock” mean?

The word “cellblock” means a section of a prison containing a row or group of cells. In plain terms, a wing or section of a prison made up of several cells.

How do you use “cellblock” in a sentence?

Here is “cellblock” used in a sentence: “The riot started in the east cellblock.”

What part of speech is “cellblock”?

“Cellblock” is a noun.

What is the meaning of cellblock?

"cellblock" (noun) means a section of a prison containing a row or group of cells.

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