What’s the difference between Jail and Prison(in the US specifically)?

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My friend said there is a clear difference and tried to explain it to me, but I still don’t really get it. Is jail like a holding place until you get to prison?

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Jail is where you go when arrested until you post bail. Prison is where you go after you are convicted and sentenced.

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