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vestry n

Vestry means a room in a church where clergy prepare and vestments or sacred objects are kept. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of vestry

  • a room in a church where clergy prepare and vestments or sacred objects are kept
  • a committee managing a parish

Usage examples of vestry

The priest left his robes in the vestry before the service.

The vestry met to approve repairs to the church roof.

Visitors waited in the vestry while the choir gathered.

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