Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Detention.
Detention - as a noun
A state of being confined (usually for a short time)
Example: "His detention was politically motivated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
custody13detainment13hold8A punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home
Example: "The detention of tardy pupils"
Example Sentences
"He was given a detention for showing up late to class."
"The students were assigned detention for talking during the exam."
"My brother was in detention all afternoon for forgetting his homework."
"She served detention for skipping school."
"The principal decided to cancel detention for the day."
Word Game Points
Is DETENTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, detention is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DETENTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is DETENTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detention is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDETENTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DETENTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detention is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDETENTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
