Penn

¹

[ pen ]

noun

1. Sir William, 1621–70, English admiral.
2. his son William, 1644–1718, English Quaker: founder of Pennsylvania 1682.

Penn.

²

or Penna

abbreviation for

1. Pennsylvania.

Penn

¹

/ pɛn /

noun

1. PennIrving19172009MUSARTS AND CRAFTS: photographer Irving. 1917–2009, US photographer, noted for his portraits and his innovations in colour photography
2. PennWilliam16441718MEnglishRELIGION: QuakerPOLITICS: statesman William. 1644–1718, English Quaker and founder of Pennsylvania

Penn.

²

abbreviation for

1. Pennsylvania

Example Sentences

Given that there are no more Penn States or Oregons on the schedule, the Bruins aren’t far away from realistically thinking about a bowl game.

From Los Angeles Times

Eyes are on Florida this year because it has such a large population and tends to be a trendsetter for Southern states, said Daniel Mallinson, a public-policy professor at Penn State Harrisburg.

From Salon

Even Wright has a look-alike actor daughter, Dylan Penn.

From Los Angeles Times

Let’s begin with that ending — Grace Penn is president.

From Los Angeles Times

Now one doesn’t need Penn & Teller to conjure visions of a bowl game.

From Los Angeles Times