Sacristy (Noun)
Meaning
A room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sacristy was located at the back of the altar, and it was there that the priest would prepare for each Mass.
- After the ceremony, the bride and groom went to the sacristy to sign the marriage license.
- The church's sacristy was small, with rows of shelves lining the walls, stacked high with gold chalices and intricately embroidered altar cloths.
- Father Michael retreated to the sacristy to collect his thoughts before the Sunday sermon.
- The church committee met in the sacristy to discuss the upcoming fundraiser, trying to come up with creative ideas to raise money for the new roof.