1
: standing by itself : separate, unconnected
especially
: not sharing any wall with another building
a house with a detached garage
2
: exhibiting an aloof objectivity usually free from prejudice or self-interest
a detached observer
Examples of detached in a Sentence
The house has a detached garage.
a detached observer at company parties, taking it all in and saying very little
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White Lake Township Chief of Police Daniel Keller said in a news release the homeowner was alerted through his video surveillance system that seven individuals had broken into his detached garage.
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Mike Stunson
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
The house features five bedrooms and one bathrooms. 5. $2.1 million, single-family residence in the 6100 block of Contra Costa Road
The sale of the detached house in the 6100 block of Contra Costa Road in Oakland has been finalized.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Rounding it all out are dual garages, as well as a detached hillside studio holding a recording space with a private sound booth (sadly, the guitars are not included as part of the sale).
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
As the researchers point out, warrants exist as a crucial check on police power, with the U.S. Constitution requiring review by a neutral and detached magistrate.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Mike Stunson
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
The house features five bedrooms and one bathrooms. 5. $2.1 million, single-family residence in the 6100 block of Contra Costa Road
The sale of the detached house in the 6100 block of Contra Costa Road in Oakland has been finalized.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Rounding it all out are dual garages, as well as a detached hillside studio holding a recording space with a private sound booth (sadly, the guitars are not included as part of the sale).
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
As the researchers point out, warrants exist as a crucial check on police power, with the U.S. Constitution requiring review by a neutral and detached magistrate.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for detached
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“Detached.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detached. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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detached
adjective
de·tached
di-ˈtacht 
1
: not joined or connected : separate
a detached house
2
: aloof entry 2, unconcerned, impartial
a detached attitude
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