Definition of «padded cell»

A padded cell is a type of secure room that has soft, padding-covered walls designed to prevent individuals from harming themselves or others. It is often used in psychiatric hospitals for patients who are at risk of self-harm or pose a danger to others due to their mental health condition. The term "padded cell" can also be used metaphorically to refer to any situation where someone feels confined, trapped, or restricted by circumstances beyond their control.

Sentences with «padded cell»

My minds eye tends towards extremes, which plays out in the physical realm with visions of padded cells made with all bumpy chunky soft white fabric and steel; or rooms filled with a cacophony of brash explosions and shards of pattern that vibrate and assault the senses. (romanovgrave.com)
And that ref won't ref again, yellow padded cell for him. (justarsenal.com)
We're now using the iron heart method of enforced sleep patterns so it's nice to know that when she says «I'm not ready for bed - even though I'm rubbing my eyes and screaming hysterically», we can simply put her in the phil & teds padded cell, close the door, and a mere glass of shiraz later, we'll find her asleep in the position of her choice. (philandteds.com)
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