sacrament
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.”
How to use sacrament
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sacred religious ceremony, or the bread and wine used in Christian communion.
Word forms
sacramented past tense, sacraments plural, sacraments singular
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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
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.