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

gibbets

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

What does gibbets mean?

noun

A wooden frame or gallows, especially one used for displaying the bodies of executed people. A structure for displaying the bodies of executed people, typically in a public place.

Example

"The town square was once home to a gruesome gibbet, where the bodies of executed prisoners were left to rot."

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

Synonyms for gibbets

Rhymes with gibbets

Etymologically related