reformatory Definition
a place where young people who have committed crimes are sent to be taught how to behave well.
Using reformatory: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reformatory" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was sent to a reformatory for stealing a car.
Example
The government is planning to build more reformatories to reduce juvenile crime.
Example
She works as a counselor in a reformatory for troubled teens.
reformatory Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for reformatory
- rehabilitation center
- juvenile detention center
- youth correctional facility
Summary: reformatory in Brief
A 'reformatory' [rɪˈfɔːmətəri] is a place where young people who have committed crimes are sent to be taught how to behave well. It is also known as a 'rehabilitation center' or 'juvenile detention center.' Examples of usage include 'He was sent to a reformatory for stealing a car,' and 'She works as a counselor in a reformatory for troubled teens.'
