What is another word for calabooses?
Pronunciation: [kˈalɐbˌuːsɪz] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms for the word "calabooses," which generally refers to a jail or holding cell. These include "jail," "prison," "penitentiary," "lockup," "detention center," and "correctional facility." Other related words and phrases include "holding tank," "hoosegow," "brig," "clink," "cooler," "big house," and "the slammer." While these terms may have slightly different connotations or levels of severity, they all signify a place where individuals are confined or detained against their will. These synonyms are often used interchangeably in literature, film, and other forms of media when describing institutions of incarceration.
