What is another word for sacristy?

Pronunciation: [sˈakɹɪsti] (IPA)

The sacristy is a room in a church where the priest and other clerks prepare for and store items needed for the religious service. While sacristy is the most common term, there are synonyms one can use to refer to this room. One synonym is vestry, often used in Anglican or Episcopal churches. Another synonym is sanctuary, which refers to both the altar area of a church and the room where sacred items are kept. Other synonyms for sacristy include the anteroom, the chapel office, the holy vestry, the sacristan's room, and the chapel sacristy. Regardless of its name, the sacristy plays an important role in the preparation and execution of religious services.

What are the hypernyms for Sacristy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Sacristy?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for sacristy (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Sacristy?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Sacristy

One portion of this collection, valued at twenty thousand dollars, is already in this country, and was presented by its generous owner for the adornment of the sacristy of a prominent church in New York city.
"The Story of Malta"
Maturin M. Ballou
This way, gentlemen, into the sacristy.
"St. Peter's Umbrella"
Kálmán Mikszáth
It is also possible that they may be kept in the sacristy, where I have certainly seen them in some cases.
"Account of a Tour in Normandy, Vol. II. (of 2)"
Dawson Turner

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