noun
priory
PREYE-uhr-ee
Priory (noun) means a religious house, such as a monastery or convent, headed by a prior or prioress. Example: “The ruins of the old priory still stand on the hillside.”
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A religious house, such as a monastery or convent, headed by a prior or prioress.
"The ruins of the old priory still stand on the hillside."
How to use priory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA monastery or convent run by a prior/prioress, often smaller than a full abbey.
Common pairings
the ruined priory
a Benedictine priory
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Word forms
- Plural
- priories
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman priorie, related to prior.
Rhymes for priory
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What does “priory” mean?
The word “priory” means a religious house, such as a monastery or convent, headed by a prior or prioress. In plain terms, a monastery or convent run by a prior/prioress, often smaller than a full abbey.
How do you pronounce “priory”?
“Priory” is pronounced PREYE-uhr-ee (/ˈpɹaɪəɹ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “priory” in a sentence?
Here is “priory” used in a sentence: “The ruins of the old priory still stand on the hillside.”
What part of speech is “priory”?
“Priory” is a noun.
Where does the word “priory” come from?
The word “priory” comes from Anglo-Norman. From Anglo-Norman priorie, related to prior.
