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pew n

Pew means one of the long benches in a church, usually fixed to the floor and facing the altar or chancel. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of pew

  • one of the long benches in a church, usually fixed to the floor and facing the altar or chancel

Usage examples of pew

The congregation filled every pew before the service began.

She sat in the front pew with her family.

The old wooden pew creaked when he stood.

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