How to Pronounce "calaboose"
word
ˈkæl.əˌbus
KAL-uh-boos
ˈkæl.əˌbuːs
KAL-uh-booss
Definition
An old-fashioned, slang term in American English for a small jail or local prison, especially in rural areas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæl.əˌbus
British English
ˈkæl.əˌbuːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAL-uh-boos
UK
KAL-uh-booss
Listen in Context
The sheriff locked him in the calaboose for the night.
The old calaboose is next to the town hall.
He spent the weekend in the calaboose.
Just one prank, and I ended up in the calaboose!