Confinement Definition & Meaning
confinement
- noun
- concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child; "she was in labor for six hours"
- the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them
- the state of being confined; "he was held in confinement"
- the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary); "the restriction of the infection to a focal area"
"Confinement" in song lyrics
See how confinement is used in real songs:
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"Spent most of my time in solitary, confinement"
The B.U.M.S. (Brothas Unda Madness) — 6 Figures And Up -
"I've been plotting this, since my days in solitary confinement"
Capital-X — Redemption -
"For the forgotten, locked in solitary confinement"
Capital-X — Resistance
Words that rhyme with confinement
Usage tips for "confinement"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "confinement" 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 confinement to find words that pair well.