vestries

The word “vestries” has 2 syllables: ves-tries

It's pronounced as /ˈvɛstriz/


What is synonym and antonym for vestries?

In the thesaurus, “vestries” has 2 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for vestries along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for vestries

Meanings of vestries

  • noun
    1. A room in a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where these are stored; also used for meetings and classes; a sacristy.
    2. A committee of parishioners elected to administer the temporal affairs of a parish.
    3. An assembly of persons who manage parochial affairs; so called because usually held in a vestry.

Example Sentences

  • The church had several vestries for storing robes and sacred items.
  • The meeting was held in one of the smaller vestries near the chapel.
  • Volunteers cleaned the vestries before the Sunday service.
  • The priest entered the vestries to change into his ceremonial robes.
  • Many historical vestries contain valuable religious artifacts.

On this page you'll find 2 synonyms or another words to vestries, such as: cloakrooms, sacristies.

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