noun

vicarage

VIH-kuh-rihj

Vicarage (noun) means the house where a vicar lives. Example: “The village fete was held in the garden of the vicarage.”

noun

The house where a vicar lives.

"The village fete was held in the garden of the vicarage."

The office, position, or duties of a vicar.

"He was offered the vicarage after years serving as a curate."

How to use vicarage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA vicar's house, or the job/role of being a vicar.

vicarages plural

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The village fete was held in the garden of the _____.

Formed from vicar plus the suffix -age, denoting a role or its dwelling place.

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What does “vicarage” mean?

The word “vicarage” means the house where a vicar lives. In plain terms, a vicar's house, or the job/role of being a vicar.

How do you pronounce “vicarage”?

“Vicarage” is pronounced VIH-kuh-rihj (/ˈvɪkəɹɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “vicarage” in a sentence?

Here is “vicarage” used in a sentence: “The village fete was held in the garden of the vicarage.”

What part of speech is “vicarage”?

“Vicarage” is a noun.

How many meanings does “vicarage” have?

“Vicarage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the house where a vicar lives.

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