Sentences

calaboose in a sentence

n.

Definition

Calaboose: a small jail or prison, often used informally.

Sample Sentences

  1. The old calaboose at the edge of town had long been abandoned.
  2. After the ruckus at the bar, the sheriff took him straight to the calaboose.
  3. In the history of this town, many a mischief-maker has spent a night in the calaboose.
  4. He joked that heโ€™d rather be locked in the calaboose than face his angry wife.
  5. The calaboose was notorious for its damp walls and rusty bars.
  6. She had heard tales of the calaboose being haunted by its former inmates.
  7. The local kids dared each other to spend a night in the calaboose.
  8. When the storm hit, the calaboose provided an unexpected shelter for the stranded traveler.
  9. The calaboose served as a reminder of a tougher time in the town's history.
  10. Even in the calaboose, he managed to keep his spirits high with stories and laughter.

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