Penn

¹ American  

[pen] / pɛn /

noun

1. Sir William, 1621–70, English admiral.

2. his son William, 1644–1718, English Quaker: founder of Pennsylvania 1682.

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Penn. ² American  

Or Penna

abbreviation

1. Pennsylvania.

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Penn ¹ British  

/ pɛn /

noun

1. Irving. 1917–2009, US photographer, noted for his portraits and his innovations in colour photography

2. William. 1644–1718, English Quaker and founder of Pennsylvania

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Penn. ² British  

abbreviation

1. Pennsylvania

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Example Sentences

It won best film, best director for Anderson and best supporting actor for Sean Penn, who played reactionary villain Colonel Steven Lockjaw in the movie but wasn't in attendance.

From BBC

He grew up in Latrobe, Penn., and got his start in journalism writing the police blotter for his local paper.

From The Wall Street Journal

On a macro level, the Penn Wharton Budget Model estimated External link that if consumers end up bearing all of the burden, consumption would fall by 3.5% in 2030.

From Barron's

I will always remember Sam’s amazing performance in the 2017 Rose Bowl game against Penn State.

From Los Angeles Times

When D’Anton Lynn abruptly left for Penn State on the eve of USC’s bowl game, the hope within the program had been to keep what remained of his defensive staff intact.

From Los Angeles Times