Plural of penitentiary
regular plural
The plural of penitentiary is penitentiaries.
Forms of penitentiary
| Singular | penitentiary /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | penitentiaries |
| Countable | countable |
Penitentiaries in a sentence
- Those include 9 detention centers that hold defendants awaiting trial, 21 high-security penitentiaries and a supersecure prison in Florence, Colo., where several convicted terrorists are already locked up.2009 January 24, Mark Mazzetti, “Where Will Guantánamo Detainees Go?”, in New York Times. From the entry supersecure
Meaning of penitentiary
- noun A state or federal prison for convicted felons; (loosely) a prison.
- noun A priest in the Roman Catholic Church who administers the sacrament of penance.
- noun One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance.
Questions about the plural of penitentiary
- What is the plural of penitentiary?
- The plural of penitentiary is penitentiaries.
- Is penitentiary countable?
- Penitentiary is a countable noun.
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