Pew (Noun)
Meaning
Long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The family sat together in the pew, hands clasped in prayer during the Sunday service.
- The old church had beautiful wooden pews with intricate carvings that dated back to the 18th century.
- The usher showed us to our reserved pew near the front of the cathedral.
- As the congregation sang the hymn, the creaky old pew beneath us groaned in protest.
- The bride walked down the aisle to take her place beside her groom in the front pew of the crowded church.