Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hostie
noun
/ˈhɒst.i/
Definition
A small piece of unleavened bread in the Eucharist or Communion, representing the body of Christ in Christian traditions.
Examples
- The priest raised the hostie before the congregation during the service.
- Many people find comfort in the ritual of receiving the hostie each week.
Meaning
In Christian liturgy, the term refers to the wafer used during the sacrament of Communion, symbolizing Jesus’s sacrifice.
Synonyms
- communion wafer
- eucharistic bread
- oblates
