vestry

Definition

A room in a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where these are stored; also used for meetings and classes; a sacristy.

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman vesterie, from Old French vestiaire (“room for vestments, dressing room”), from Latin vestiarium (“wardrobe”). Doublet of vestiary.

Example Sentences

• "The choirboys change into their cassocks in the vestry."
• "What a day, eh? Demmy, it's like the commencement of the rainy season in Bengal. But you'll find my carriage is watertight. Come along, my mother and Emmy are in the vestry."
• "The vestry meets on the first Tuesday of every month."