dungeon Definition
- 1a strong underground prison cell, especially in a castle
- 2a dark and unpleasant place
Using dungeon: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dungeon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The prisoners were kept in the dungeon for months.
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The castle's dungeon was notorious for its harsh conditions.
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The basement of the abandoned building looked like a dungeon.
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The room was so dark and damp, it felt like a dungeon.
dungeon Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with dungeon
Example
The dungeon master created an intricate storyline for the players to follow.
dungeon crawler
a type of video game where the player navigates through a dungeon, fighting monsters and collecting treasure
Example
I spent all weekend playing a dungeon crawler on my computer.
dragon's dungeon
a difficult or dangerous situation, often used humorously
Example
Trying to navigate through rush hour traffic is like being stuck in a dragon's dungeon.
Origins of dungeon
from Old French 'donjon', meaning 'keep, tower'
Summary: dungeon in Brief
A 'dungeon' [ˈdʌndʒən] is a subterranean prison cell, often found in castles. It can also refer to any dark and unpleasant place. Examples include 'The prisoners were kept in the dungeon for months.' and 'The basement of the abandoned building looked like a dungeon.' 'Dungeon' extends into phrases like 'dungeon master,' referring to a person who controls a tabletop role-playing game, and 'dungeon crawler,' a type of video game.
