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sacristy n

Sacristy means a room in a church where a priest prepares for a service, and where vestments and other things used in worship are kept. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of sacristy

  • a room in a church where a priest prepares for a service, and where vestments and other things used in worship are kept

Usage examples of sacristy

The priest put on his vestments in the sacristy before the service.

Candles, robes, and communion vessels were stored in the sacristy.

After the ceremony, the choir gathered near the sacristy to return the music.

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