Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ambry
noun
/ˈæm.bri/
Definition
A recess or cupboard for storing sacred items, especially in a church.
Examples
- The priest retrieved the chalice from the ambry before the service began.
- In the old church, the ambry was beautifully decorated with carvings.
- During the renovation, they found an ancient manuscript hidden in the ambry.
Meaning
An ambry is a small, often ornamental niche or cabinet that is used to hold items of religious significance, particularly used in Christian contexts to store Eucharistic vessels and other items used during service.
Synonyms
- alcove
- cupboard
- recess
- niche
