What does ABBEY mean?

Abbey

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A building occupied by a community of monks or nuns.
2. The group of monks or nuns who live in an abbey.
3. A church associated with an abbey.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈæbi/
• UK: /ˈæbi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "abbey" comes from the Old French "abbeie," which means "abbacy." It was first used in English in the 14th century. Abbeys were once a common feature of the English countryside, but many were destroyed during the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th century. Today, there are still a few active abbeys in the UK, such as Westminster Abbey in London.

Synonyms:

• Monastery
• Convent
• Cloister

Related Words:

• Babel
• Embay
• Abide
• Derby
• Debye

Example Sentences:

1. The monks at the abbey spent their days in prayer and study.
2. She was fascinated by the history of the abbey and its inhabitants.
3. The abbey church was known for its beautiful stained glass windows.