noun
Meaning 1
A prison, especially a temporary one.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
house of detention
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noun
Meaning 2
an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: detention home, detention house, detention camp
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: correctional institution
History
Etymology
From house + of + detention.