Definition of penitentiary

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  • penitentiary is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • penitentiary is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • penitentiary is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of penitentiary

  • a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. pen
  • showing or constituting penance (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. penitential
  • used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers (adjective)

    Examples

    1. penitentiary institutions

See definition of penitentiary in Merriam Webster