PENITENTIARY Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

penitentiary

noun

ˌpe-nə-ˈten(t)-sh(ə-)rē

Definition of penitentiary next

as in prison

a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody a sentence in the state penitentiary for robbery

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

outside

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Recent Examples of penitentiary Garcia Glenn White was pronounced dead shortly before 7 p.m. local time at the state penitentiary in Huntsville, according to CBS News, The Associated Press, and USA Today. —

Sean Neumann, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024 In Texas, Travis Mullis was pronounced dead at the state penitentiary in Huntsville at 7:01 p.m. for the killing of his 3-month-old son. —

Louis Casiano, Fox News, 24 Sep. 2024 Many cases of Valley fever have been identified among members of the military, and at state penitentiaries in the region where the fungus is endemic. —

Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2024 Of course, the 1851 penitentiary has seen some upgrades since The Liberty opened in 2007. —

Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for penitentiary