Definition of NUNNERY

nunnery

Meanings

Plural: nunneries

Noun

  • the convent of a community of nuns
  • a convent.
  • The residence of a female religious community, a monastery for nuns.
  • Synonym of brothel.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English nonnery, nonnerie, equivalent to nun + -ery.

Synonyms

brothel, convent, ribat

Scrabble Score: 10

nunnery is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
nunnery is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nunnery is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

nunnery is a valid Words With Friends word