prison time

noun

: the time someone spends in prison

Examples of prison time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rivera, 61, is asking Damian for no additional prison time — has already spent about four months in custody — or, alternatively, a sentence of no more than a year and a day. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Possession of less than a gram is a misdemeanor with no prison time. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

The remaining prison time would serve as a potential penalty for any violations during a five-year period of probation. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Federal violations can carry significant fines and prison time. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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