Meanings
How to pronounce "padded cell":
AU
A room in a mental hospital with padding on the walls, and often a cushioned floor, in order to prevent occupants from injuring themselves.
Example Sentences
1
After his violent outburst, he was immediately placed in a padded cell.
2
The disturbed patient was kept in a padded cell for his own safety.
3
The mentally ill woman spent years confined to a padded cell.
4
The padded cell in the psychiatric hospital had soft walls and floor surfaces.
5
He felt like he was going crazy and wanted to be locked away in a padded cell.
