Holding Cell (Noun)
Meaning
A jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The courthouse had a secure holding cell on the third floor where defendants were held during trial.
- Defense attorneys often met with their clients in the holding cell to discuss last-minute strategy.
- After being arrested on the courthouse steps, the protestor was led to the holding cell.
- Court officers led the defendant to the holding cell to await the start of the trial.
- The holding cell was crowded with defendants waiting for their cases to be called.