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he is on death row vs he is on the death row

Both phrases are correct, but 'he is on death row' is more commonly used in English. 'Death row' is a term used to refer to a specific place where prisoners sentenced to death are held, and it is treated as a singular noun.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

he is on death row

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is in a prison where individuals sentenced to death are held.

Examples:

  • He is on death row awaiting his execution.
  • The convicted murderer spent years on death row before his sentence was carried out.

he is on the death row

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate that someone is in a prison where individuals sentenced to death are held, but 'death row' is more commonly used as a singular noun.

Examples:

  • He is on the death row awaiting his execution.
  • The convicted murderer spent years on the death row before his sentence was carried out.

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