O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dungeon

/ˈdʌŋən/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does dungeon mean?

noun

A room or series of rooms, typically underground, used for imprisonment, torture, or other forms of punishment, or a place of darkness and confinement, often used in fantasy fiction.

Example

"The castle's dungeon was said to be haunted by the spirits of former prisoners."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for dungeon

Antonyms of dungeon

Rhymes with dungeon

Etymologically related