Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vestry
noun
/ˈvɛs.tri/
Definition
A room or building attached to a church, where the clergy can prepare for services and where church members can gather.
Examples
- The choir members met in the vestry before the service started.
- After the meeting, the council members relocated to the vestry for refreshments.
- She found her lost scarf in the church vestry.
Meaning
The vestry serves both functional and communal roles within a church setting, facilitating various activities and meetings.
Synonyms
- Chapel
- Meeting room
- Sacristy
