Grade 7
(pen-i-ten-tia-ry) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody

Example Sentence

He works as a guard at the penitentiary.

Synonyms

jail; prison; prison camp

Antonyms

freedom

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Rhymes

  • century

  • midcentury

  • penitentiary