Definition of Dungeon
Dungeon
Dun·geon
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A room or cell in a prison, especially one underground.
e.g. The brave knight explored the dark dungeon in search of the hidden treasure.
(noun)
in old usage, a massive tower located within the compound of a medieval castle, i.e. a donjon;
e.g. A guard had set up a post at the top of the dungeon.
(verb)
in literary usage, to imprison someone in an underground prison cell;
e.g. The soldiers will dungeon him if he sets foot in the castle again.
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