Definition of Jailbird

a current or former convicted offender

Examples of Jailbird in a sentence

After going to prison for selling drugs several times, the repeat offender earned a reputation as a jailbird.  

All people should have the opportunity to reform themselves but a jailbird may have trouble finding a job due to his past criminal record.  

Otis Campbell was known as a town jailbird because he was always drunk and getting thrown in jail by the local sheriff.  

“Everyone knows that this jailbird will rob you blind since he was just released from the county lock-up,” the neighbor pointed to the man across the street.  

The jailbird seemed to enjoy being incarcerated better than being in the free world since he couldn’t manage to keep himself out of lockup.  

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