sweep room
n.— «The school also uses what’s called a “sweep room,” where students spend the hour if they’re found wandering the halls after the period bell has rung.» —“Contrary to rumors, it was a normal day at high school” by Jason Miller News-Dispatch (Michigan City, Indiana) Sept. 15, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
Patrick in Muncie, Indiana, is fond of jojo potatoes, those delicious deep-fried, seasoned wedges also known as Jo-Jos, and wonders how they got that name. Fortunately, researcher Barry Popik has the scoop. This is part of a complete episode.
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