Vestment (Noun)
Meaning
Gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The high-ranking clergyman adjusted his elegant vestment before delivering the sermon on Sunday morning.
- The bishop carefully donned her intricately embroidered vestment for the special wedding ceremony.
- The priest's vestment was a beautiful shade of purple, signifying his high status within the church hierarchy.
- As a symbol of humility, the monk chose to wear a simple, unadorned vestment during his daily masses.
- The elegant vestment worn by the cardinal added an air of dignity and reverence to the ceremonial procession.