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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

detainer

/dɪˈteɪnər/ noun · British & US
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What does detainer mean?

noun

A person or thing that holds or keeps something in custody, especially a prisoner, or a device that holds or retains something, such as a liquid or a gas.

Example

"The police officer was acting as a detainer until the suspect's trial."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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