What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
slammer
Example
He spent a year in the slammer for his crimes. [slammer: noun]
Example
The police caught the thief and threw him in the slammer. [slammer: noun]
prison
Example
He was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his crimes. [prison: noun]
Example
The prison system is designed to punish and rehabilitate criminals. [prison: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Prison is a more common term than slammer in everyday language and is used in both formal and informal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between slammer and prison?
Prison is a more formal term than slammer and is appropriate for use in all contexts, including formal settings such as legal documents and academic writing.
