Institution

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts11 letters
Definition of Institution

noun

  1. A custom or practice of a society or community.
  2. An organization similarly long established and respected, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
  3. The building or buildings which house such an organization.

    "He's been in an institution since the crash."

  4. Other places or businesses similarly long established and respected.

    "Over time, the local pub has become something of an institution."

  5. A person similarly long established in a place, position, or field.
Anagrams of Institution

No exact anagrams found for "institution". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "institution" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Institution"

Institution is a 11-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Institution" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "institution" is a medium-scoring word.