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'custody' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'custody' with 5 example sentences.


custody noun

: a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

: holding by the police

: (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child


  • We're going to try to get you full custody.
  • The police held him in custody.
  • There are no suspects in custody.
  • Her husband also wanted custody of the children.
  • The defendant stays in custody.
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