noun
jailer
JAY-luh
Jailer (noun) means a person whose job is to guard prisoners in a jail. Example: “The jailer made his rounds every two hours through the night.”
noun
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A person whose job is to guard prisoners in a jail.
"The jailer made his rounds every two hours through the night."
How to use jailer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA prison guard.
Common pairings
a cruel jailer
bribe the jailer
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Etymology
From Old French jaiolier, built on the same root as "jail" plus the agent suffix "-er."
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What does “jailer” mean?
The word “jailer” means a person whose job is to guard prisoners in a jail. In plain terms, a prison guard.
How do you pronounce “jailer”?
“Jailer” is pronounced JAY-luh (/ˈd͡ʒeɪlə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “jailer” in a sentence?
Here is “jailer” used in a sentence: “The jailer made his rounds every two hours through the night.”
What part of speech is “jailer”?
“Jailer” is a noun.
Where does the word “jailer” come from?
The word “jailer” comes from Old French. From Old French jaiolier, built on the same root as "jail" plus the agent suffix "-er.".
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