Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
refectory
Noun
/rɪˈfɛk.tər.i/
Definition
A dining hall for students or staff, especially in an educational institution or religious establishment.
Examples
- The students gathered in the refectory for lunch.
- In the monastery, the refectory is a place for fellowship and meals.
- During exam week, the refectory extended its hours to accommodate late-night study sessions.
Meaning
A place where meals are served to a community, often associated with schools, monasteries, or colleges.
Synonyms
- dining hall <li食堂 (shítáng, Chinese for canteen)
- mess hall
