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
1
The house where a vicar lives.
"The village fete was held in the garden of the vicarage."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishA vicar's house, or the job/role of being a vicar.
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Word forms
- Plural
- vicarages
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Etymology
Formed from vicar plus the suffix -age, denoting a role or its dwelling place.
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Rhymes for vicarage
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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.
