Definition of custody

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • custody is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • custody is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • custody is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of custody


  • a state of being confined (usually for a short time) (noun)

    Examples

    1. he is in the custody of police

    Synonyms

    1. detainment
    2. detention
    3. hold
  • (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child (noun)

    Examples

    1. your guests are now in my custody
    2. the mother was awarded custody of the children

    Synonyms

    1. hands
  • holding by the police (noun)

    Examples

    1. the suspect is in custody

See definition of custody in Merriam Webster