dungeon
word
Definition
A dark, underground prison cell, especially in a castle. In modern usage, also refers to dark, confined spaces and is widely used in gaming (e.g., Dungeons & Dragons).
Usage & Nuances
In gaming, 'dungeon' refers to an enclosed area with enemies and treasure to explore. 'Dungeon crawler' is a game genre. 'Dungeon master' (DM) runs the game in D&D. Figuratively, any grim, dark space can be called a dungeon ('this office is a dungeon'). Also used in BDSM contexts.
Example Sentences
The prisoners were locked in the castle dungeon.
basic
The video game has fifty levels of dungeons to explore.
basic
The knight rescued the princess from the dark dungeon.
basic
My basement office has no windows — it feels like working in a dungeon.
natural
We spent hours crawling through dungeons in that RPG looking for rare loot.
natural
The restaurant is in a converted medieval dungeon, which gives it an incredible atmosphere.
natural