jailer

noun
UK: /ˈdʒeɪlər/
US: /ˈdʒeɪlər/

  1. A person who is in charge of a jail and the prisoners in it.

    1. The jailer locked the cell door.
    2. The corrupt jailer accepted bribes to release prisoners early, violating the law.

  2. Someone who keeps or guards something, like a place or person.

    1. He felt like a jailer in his own home.
    2. The strict rules made her feel like she had become a jailer of her own desires.

Synonyms

warden guard keeper

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jailer" in English means: A person who is in charge of a jail and the prisoners in it., Someone who keeps or guards something, like a place or person..

The phonetic transcription of "jailer" is /ˈdʒeɪlər/ in British English and /ˈdʒeɪlər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jailer": warden, guard, keeper.

Example usage of "jailer": "The jailer locked the cell door.". More examples on the page.