Asylum Definition

asylum
noun
  1. a shelter from danger or hardship
  2. a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person

"Asylum" in song lyrics

See how asylum is used in real songs:

  • "Then throw on a skimask and rob street's asylum"
    9th Prince f/ Islord, Ruthless Bastards, T.M.F. — Generation Next
  • "I'm fresh out of Geppetto's woodwork asylum"
    Aesop Rock — The Mayor and the Crook
  • "My shorty got me wiling, trapped up in the al insane asylum"
    Dan The Automator f/ Neph the Madman — Wiling

Usage tips for "asylum"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "asylum" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for asylum to find words that pair well.

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