the joint

noun

US slang
: prison
five years in the joint

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Pyongyang has long denounced the joint drills, calling them a rehearsal for invading the North. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 During the joint practices against Tampa Bay, Bailey frustrated the Buccaneers’ offensive line with his lightning-fast speed off the edge, along with his penchant for consistently getting into the backfield. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 Before that, Arsenal had not experienced a moment like that since the joint rise of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe between 2019 and 2021. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Wide receiver Caleb Douglas has stood out in training camp and translated that success to the joint-practice setting Wednesday, making multiple catches against Commanders defensive backs. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the joint

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“The joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20joint. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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