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Examples of “narthex” in a Sentence

3 example sentences showing how to use narthex, grouped by meaning.

noun An entrance hall or porch at the west end of some Christian churches, opening onto the nave.

  • Latecomers waited quietly in the narthex until the hymn ended.
  • The narthex was lined with noticeboards and a table of parish leaflets.
  • Visitors often pause in the narthex to read the memorial plaques before entering the nave.