Censer (Noun)
Meaning
A container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The priest held the censer aloft, filling the air with fragrant smoke as he led the procession.
- As she lit the incense in the censer, the scent of sandalwood wafted through the meditation room.
- In the cathedral, the deacon swung the censer back and forth, releasing a stream of incense that curled upwards towards the vaulted ceiling.
- The intricate design on the censer caught the light as the altar server carefully poured a small amount of incense into it.
- The fragrance of frankincense wafted through the air as the monk waved the censer in slow, rhythmic motions during the evening vespers.