noun

nunnery

NUHN-ree

Nunnery (noun) means a community of nuns, or the building where they live; a convent. Example: “The old nunnery on the hill had stood for centuries.”

noun

A community of nuns, or the building where they live; a convent.

"The old nunnery on the hill had stood for centuries."

How to use nunnery

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAnother word for a convent — the place where nuns live together.

Easily confused with

convent →

Word forms

nunneries plural, Nunnerys plural

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Etymology

From Middle English nonnery, built from nun plus the suffix -ery, which denotes a place or institution.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for nunnery

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nunnery” mean?

The word “nunnery” means a community of nuns, or the building where they live; a convent. In plain terms, another word for a convent — the place where nuns live together.

How do you pronounce “nunnery”?

“Nunnery” is pronounced NUHN-ree (/ˈnʌn(ə)ɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “nunnery” in a sentence?

Here is “nunnery” used in a sentence: “The old nunnery on the hill had stood for centuries.”

What part of speech is “nunnery”?

“Nunnery” is a noun.

Where does the word “nunnery” come from?

The word “nunnery” comes from Middle English. From Middle English nonnery, built from nun plus the suffix -ery, which denotes a place or institution.