dungeon

/ˈdʌn.dʒən/ · noun

Meaning

An underground prison or vault, typically built underneath a castle.
The main tower of a motte or castle; a keep or donjon.
A shrewd person.
(games) An area inhabited by enemies, containing story objectives, treasure and bosses.
(BDSM) A room dedicated to sadomasochistic sexual activity.
To imprison in a dungeon.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

donjon(English)keep(English)stockade(English)hole(English)ghyll(English)lock-up(English)jail(English)prison(English)crawler(English)goodie(English)crawl(English)crawling(English)

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Sources

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