detention

IPA: dɪtˈɛnʃʌn

(uncountable) The act of detaining or the state of being detained.
(countable) A temporary state of custody or confinement.
(law) Confinement of a prisoner awaiting trial.
(pedagogy) A punishment given to a student for a minor infraction, typically requiring the student to report to a designated room during recess or outside of school hours to work on homework or perform busywork.
(civil law) The bare physical control without the mental element of intention required for possession.

Examples of "detention" in Sentences

The student was given detention for repeatedly talking during class
After school, I had to serve detention for missing too many homework assignments
The teacher assigned detention to the students who were caught cheating on the test
I felt embarrassed when I had to stay in detention while my friends went home
The principal threatened detention for anyone who was caught vandalizing school property