strip search

noun

: a search for something concealed on a person made after removal of the person's clothing

strip-search

ˈstrip-ˌsərch

verb

Examples of strip search in a Sentence

The administrators ordered random strip searches of all prisoners.

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In that scene, Mo and his family are returning to Houston, and while they’re detained at Ben Gurion Airport, their strip search is interspersed with a montage of the family’s earlier, happier experiences. —

Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025 At the behest of the caller, Sandra escalates the situation to a strip search, which quickly descends into a whirlwind of abuse. —

Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025 Mount Vernon's police force held a practice until at least the fall of 2022 to strip search every person placed under arrest, according to the report. —

Landon Mion, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024 The facilities have suffered years of lawsuits and abuse allegations that alleged excessive use of pepper spray, strip searches and restraints against detainees. —

Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for strip search