What is another word for house of detention?
Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ʊs ɒv dɪtˈɛnʃən] (IPA) 
House of detention is a phrase used to refer to a correctional facility, prison, jail or detention center. However, there are several synonyms that can be used instead of using this phrase. Some common synonyms for house of detention are correctional institution, confinement facility, penitentiary, lock-up, detention center, prison house, custody center, correctional facility and so on. These synonyms are often used in order to avoid the use of the phrase house of detention, which may have negative connotations associated with it. By using these synonyms, one can effectively communicate the same idea without using a potentially loaded phrase.
