Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Holding Cell.
Holding Cell - as a noun
A jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial
Example Sentences
"The suspect was placed in a holding cell until his court appearance."
"The holding cell was small and cramped, with no windows."
"Prisoners awaiting trial are often held in holding cells."
"She spent the night in a holding cell at the police station."
"The holding cells in this detention center are overcrowded."