detention

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈtɛnʃən/

Noun

Singular detention

Plural detentions

1. (uncountable) Detention is the act of detaining or the state of being detained.
2. (countable) Detention is a temporary state of custody or confinement, especially of a prisoner awaiting trial, or of a student being punished.