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penitentiary

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

Definition

noun. a prison for people convicted of serious crimes.

Example Sentence

He works as a guard at the penitentiary.

More Example Sentences

A penitentiary holds people who break laws.

Synonyms

prison; correctional facility; jail

Antonyms

freedom

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Rhymes

  • century

  • midcentury

  • penitentiary