cloister (Meaning)
cloister (n)
residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
a courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions)
cloister (v)
surround with a cloister, as of a garden
surround with a cloister
seclude from the world in or as if in a cloister
cloister (v. t.)
An inclosed place.
A covered passage or ambulatory on one side of a court;
the series of such passages on the different sides of any court, esp. that of a monastery or a college.
A monastic establishment; a place for retirement from the world for religious duties.
To confine in, or as in, a cloister; to seclude from the world; to immure.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cloister
cloister Sentence Examples
- The medieval monastery had a serene cloister where monks could walk and meditate in solitude.
- The nuns spent their days in the cloister, attending to their prayers and duties within the convent walls.
- The garden within the cloister provided a peaceful retreat for contemplation and reflection.
- Scholars often gathered in the cloister to discuss theological matters and engage in intellectual discourse.
- The cloistered life of the monastery offered a sense of sanctuary from the tumultuous outside world.
- The cloister was adorned with intricate carvings and adorned with symbols of religious significance.
- Within the cloister, silence reigned supreme, broken only by the soft footsteps of those in prayer.
- Novices underwent a period of cloistered living as they adjusted to the disciplined life of the monastery.
- The cloistered courtyard was a place of stillness and serenity, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
- The abbey's library was housed within the cloister, containing ancient manuscripts and theological texts.
FAQs About the word cloister
residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery), a courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions), surround with a cloister,
monastery, abbey,priory, convent, hermitage, friary,nunnery, house
No antonyms found.
The medieval monastery had a serene cloister where monks could walk and meditate in solitude.
The nuns spent their days in the cloister, attending to their prayers and duties within the convent walls.
The garden within the cloister provided a peaceful retreat for contemplation and reflection.
Scholars often gathered in the cloister to discuss theological matters and engage in intellectual discourse.
