Confessionary refers to a private space where Catholics confess their sins and ask for absolution. There are several synonyms for confessionary including confessional, confabulation, admission booth, penitentary, and penance room. The confessional is the most common synonym and refers to the small booth where Catholics confess their sins. Confabulation is a less-common synonym that refers to the act of confessing one's sins. Admission booth is a more informal synonym that is commonly used in Protestant churches. Penitentary and penance room are other synonyms for confessionary that are used less frequently but still convey the same meaning.