sacristy
Sacristy (noun) means a room in a church used to store sacred vessels, vestments, and other items, and sometimes for clergy to prepare before services. Example: “The priest changed into his robes in the sacristy.”
How to use sacristy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA storage and preparation room in a church.
Word forms
sacristies plural
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The priest changed into his robes in the _____.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman sacrestie, from Medieval Latin sacristia.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for sacristy
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What does “sacristy” mean?
The word “sacristy” means a room in a church used to store sacred vessels, vestments, and other items, and sometimes for clergy to prepare before services. In plain terms, a storage and preparation room in a church.
How do you pronounce “sacristy”?
“Sacristy” is pronounced SAK-rihs-tee (/ˈsækɹɪsti/ in IPA).
How do you use “sacristy” in a sentence?
Here is “sacristy” used in a sentence: “The priest changed into his robes in the sacristy.”
What part of speech is “sacristy”?
“Sacristy” is a noun.
Where does the word “sacristy” come from?
The word “sacristy” comes from Medieval Latin. From Anglo-Norman sacrestie, from Medieval Latin sacristia.