Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Penitentiary.
Penitentiary - as a noun
Penitentiary - as an adjective satellite
Used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
Example: "Penitentiary institutions"
Penitentiary - as an adjective
Of or relating to penance; penitential.
Of or relating to the punishment of criminals.
Example Sentences
"He was sentenced to 10 years in the penitentiary for armed robbery."
"The penitentiary is overcrowded and understaffed."
"She visited her brother regularly in the penitentiary."
"The new penitentiary was built with state-of-the-art security measures."
"Inmates at the penitentiary have access to educational programs."
Word Game Points
Is PENITENTIARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, penitentiary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PENITENTIARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is PENITENTIARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, penitentiary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPENITENTIARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is PENITENTIARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, penitentiary is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPENITENTIARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
