SLAMMER Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

slammer

noun

ˈsla-mər

Definition of slammer

as in jail

a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody the Mafia capo ultimately landed in the slammer on a conviction of income tax evasion

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Recent Examples of slammer Here’s the reason Jim Harbaugh and his Michigan football program should remain in the Big Ten slammer before transferring to the one of the NCAA while coming nowhere near the College Football Playoff. — Terence Moore, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 While hunters shot some great deer in September (just scroll down to see them), there were not quite as many true slammers as in years past. — Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 1 Nov. 2023 The walls are covered with tchotchkes and photos of patrons and golden-age Hollywood celebs alike, and owner Pete Siahamis makes sure every lady who walks in feels like a star, too, by giving them a rose and an Alabama slammer shot. — Rebecca Treon, Chron, 24 Mar. 2023 The charges are much steeper this time though, and John must call in a favor to ensure Summer doesn't spend most of her life in the slammer. — Matt Cabral, EW.com, 11 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for slammer

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Noun

Matus’ death took place at the height of the fentanyl epidemic in 2022, when Riverside County jails experienced close to 100 inmate drug overdoses, seven of which resulted in death, according to court documents.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
In 2025, a Kentucky man was killed after he was hit 27 times with a GLOVE by jail employees, on top of 13 jabs from a taser, which ultimately sent him into cardiac arrest.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026

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Adan Osman Salat, 23, was sentenced to two years fixed and a possible 15 years on probation or in prison by 3rd District Judge Gabriel McCarthy, according to online court records and audio obtained by the Idaho Statesman.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026
When the brothers arrived in court two days later, the jewel tones were ditched, and each wore a drab tan prison jumpsuit.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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