Table of Contents
1. penitentiary
adjective. ['ˌpɛnɪˈtɛntʃɝi'] showing or constituting penance.
Antonyms
Etymology
- penitentiaria (Latin)
Rhymes with Penitentiary
- midcentury
- century
How do you pronounce penitentiary?
Pronounce penitentiary as ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʧəri.
US - How to pronounce penitentiary in American English
UK - How to pronounce penitentiary in British English
Sentences with penitentiary
1. Noun, singular or mass
Fourth DUI felonies in Georgia can result in imprisonment in a state penitentiary.
2. Adjective
Learn about the 36 men who attempted escape from the penitentiary during its 29-year run.
2. penitentiary
adjective. ['ˌpɛnɪˈtɛntʃɝi'] used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- penitentiaria (Latin)
3. penitentiary
noun. ['ˌpɛnɪˈtɛntʃɝi'] a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- penitentiaria (Latin)
