noun

rectory

REHK-tuh-ree

Rectory (noun) means the house where a rector or parish priest lives. Example: “The children delivered carol singers' donations to the rectory.”

noun

The house where a rector or parish priest lives.

"The children delivered carol singers' donations to the rectory."

How to use rectory

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe home provided for a parish priest or rector.

rectories plural

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From Medieval Latin rectoria, related to rector.

Origin: Medieval Latin

vicarage parsonage

parsonage vicarage

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What does “rectory” mean?

The word “rectory” means the house where a rector or parish priest lives. In plain terms, the home provided for a parish priest or rector.

How do you pronounce “rectory”?

“Rectory” is pronounced REHK-tuh-ree (/ˈɹɛktəɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “rectory” in a sentence?

Here is “rectory” used in a sentence: “The children delivered carol singers' donations to the rectory.”

What part of speech is “rectory”?

“Rectory” is a noun.

Where does the word “rectory” come from?

The word “rectory” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin rectoria, related to rector.

parsonage vicarage