Penn

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[ 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

One such technology was invented at Penn State and is currently garnering support from the agricultural technology sector to address the problem at scale.

From Science Daily

It gave Harvard a 31-28 win over Penn and a share of the Ivy League title.

From Los Angeles Times

A team with a sub-.500 record has gone 3-2 in away games, with the losses coming against No. 4 Penn State and No. 22 Louisiana State.

From Los Angeles Times

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