Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vestries
noun
/ˈvɛstriz/
Definition
Small rooms in a church where the clergy can prepare for services or where church records are kept.
Examples
- The priest went to the vestry to prepare for the wedding ceremony.
- During the meeting, they discussed the budget in the church vestry.
- She found an old book in the vestry that contained records of past services.
Meaning
Vestries are typically used for changing robes, storing religious items, or discussing church matters.
Synonyms
- clergy room
- sacristy
- church hall
