priory

Noun

Meaning

A religious house presided over by a prior or prioress; -- sometimes an offshoot of, an subordinate to, an abbey, and called also cell, and obedience. See Cell, 2.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

abbey friary monastery convent religious community hermitage church house chapel nunnery deanery cloister chantry order community
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Antonyms

ban secular veto fatality anachronism disaster area
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Hypernyms

cloister religious residence

Phrases with the word

earlier priory

Derivatives

Priories

Examples

I still go to a Christian priory for retreats. Lionel Blue

I was doing things that weren't good for me. So I checked into the Churchill Priory clinic. It was the best thing I've done for ages. Kate Moss

I've never had a chance to sit down and enjoy what's happened - I've been too panicked about the next move. So I took some time out. I thought either I do this now or in 10 years' time I'll end up in the Priory. Adam Rickitt

A Pacific SR West Country, West Country Class steam locomotive no 34092 built by the British Railways Board was named City of Wells following a ceremony in the city's Priory Road station in 1949. Source: Internet

An ornate granite drinking bowl which serves the needs of thirsty dogs at the entrance to Bodmin’s Priory car park was donated by Prince Chula Chakrabongse of Thailand who lived at Tredethy. citation Education There are no independent schools in the area. Source: Internet

Edward left Isabella, rather against her will, at Tynemouth Priory in Northumberland whilst he unsuccessfully attempted to fight the barons. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

priorly Priors Hardwick priorship priour Pripyat pris