/ʤeɪl-haʊs/ – Noun
Definition: (Mỹ) nhà tù, nhà giam.
A more thorough explanation: “Jail-house” is a colloquial term used to refer to a jail or prison facility where individuals are detained or incarcerated by law enforcement authorities.
Example: The defendant was transferred from the county jail-house to the state prison for serving a longer sentence.