noun
Uncommon
sacrament
SAK-ruh-muhnt
Sacrament (noun) means a formal religious rite, especially in Christianity, believed to convey divine grace — such as baptism, marriage, or communion. Example: “The couple received the sacrament of marriage at the cathedral.”
noun
1
A formal religious rite, especially in Christianity, believed to convey divine grace — such as baptism, marriage, or communion.
"The couple received the sacrament of marriage at the cathedral."
"Confirmation is one of the seven sacraments in Catholic tradition."
2
The consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist.
"The priest raised the sacrament during Mass."
How to use sacrament
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sacred religious ceremony, or the bread and wine used in Christian communion.
Common pairings
receive the sacrament
the sacrament of baptism
holy sacrament
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Word forms
- Plural
- sacraments
- Third person singular
- sacraments
- Past tense
- sacramented
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The couple received the _____ of marriage at the cathedral.
Etymology
From Latin sacramentum, originally a soldier's oath of allegiance, later a sum deposited in a lawsuit — from sacer, "sacred."
Rhymes for sacrament
lament
ornament
ligament
armament
filament
testament
firmament
tournament
parliament
temperament
predicament
disarmament
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Frequently asked questions
What does “sacrament” mean?
The word “sacrament” means a formal religious rite, especially in Christianity, believed to convey divine grace — such as baptism, marriage, or communion. In plain terms, a sacred religious ceremony, or the bread and wine used in Christian communion.
How do you pronounce “sacrament”?
“Sacrament” is pronounced SAK-ruh-muhnt (/ˈsækɹəmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “sacrament” in a sentence?
Here is “sacrament” used in a sentence: “The couple received the sacrament of marriage at the cathedral.”
What part of speech is “sacrament”?
“Sacrament” is a noun.
Where does the word “sacrament” come from?
The word “sacrament” comes from Latin. From Latin sacramentum, originally a soldier's oath of allegiance, later a sum deposited in a lawsuit — from sacer, "sacred.".
Is “sacrament” a common word?
“Sacrament” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sacrament” have?
“Sacrament” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a formal religious rite, especially in Christianity, believed to convey divine grace — such as baptism, marriage, or communion.
