cage
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈkeɪdʒ// UK //kˈeɪdʒ// cage
n. a box or space made of bars or wire used to keep animals or birds inside. You can also use it to describe any place that makes you feel trapped.
n. an enclosure made of mesh, bars, or wires, used to confine animals or objects. Often used metaphorically to describe a restrictive environment or situation.
The bird escaped from its cage when the door was left open.
The zookeeper cleaned the lion's cage while the animal was safely secured in the indoor enclosure.
The protagonist felt that his high-paying corporate job was merely a gilded cage, offering luxury and status while stripping away his personal freedom and creative spark.