reformatory
19 points
English
11 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #33,545
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
adjective
tending to reform
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹɪfˈɔːɹmʌtˌɔːɹiː/ · 5 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural reformatories
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
tending to reform
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
territorylaboratorycategorymandatoryrespiratorypurgatoryobservatorydormitorylavatorypredatorystatutorycelebratoryinflammatoryobligatoryauditoryexploratory
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “An institution for promoting the reformation of offenders. Magistrates may send juvenile offenders to reformatories instead of to prisons. Eng. Cyc.” web-def
- “correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders” wn-def
- “Tending to produce reformation; reformative.” web-def
Anagrams
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