PENITENTIARY

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

PENITENTIARY A penitentiary is a prison or correctional facility where individuals are incarcerated for committing crimes.

Word Information

  • Part of Speech: noun
  • Pronunciation: /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/
  • Word Length: 12 letters

Scrabble Information

Word: PENITENTIARY

Length: 12 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word PENITENTIARY can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.