noun

detention

detention, custody

He got detention for being late to class.

He got detention for being late to class.

The suspect was held in detention for questioning.

The suspect was held in detention for questioning.

((in detention)) to be held in a place The suspect is in detention.

((get detention)) to receive a punishment at school I got detention for talking in class.

Synonyms: confinement, custody, imprisonment

From Latin 'detinere' (to hold back), from 'de-' (away) + 'tenere' (to hold).

Think of being 'detained' or held back after school as a punishment.

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