rectory Sentence Examples

  1. The old rectory stood proudly on the hill, overlooking the quaint village below.
  2. The rectory's garden was a riot of color, with blooming roses, peonies, and irises.
  3. The parish priest lived in the rectory, a stone's throw from the church.
  4. The villagers often gathered at the rectory for tea and conversation.
  5. The rectory was a refuge for the weary, a place where people could find solace and support.
  6. The stained-glass windows of the rectory chapel cast beautiful patterns of light on the walls.
  7. The rectory's library contained a wealth of knowledge, both sacred and secular.
  8. The rectory was a hub of community activity, hosting events and celebrations throughout the year.
  9. The children of the village loved to play in the rectory's grounds, chasing squirrels and swinging from trees.
  10. The rectory stood as a testament to the enduring faith and spirit of the community.

rectory Meaning

Wordnet

rectory (n)

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

Webster

rectory (n.)

The province of a rector; a parish church, parsonage, or spiritual living, with all its rights, tithes, and glebes.

A rector's mansion; a parsonage house.

FAQs About the word rectory

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rectorThe province of a rector; a parish church, parsonage, or spiritual living, with all

abode, hermitage, dwelling, manse, house, residence, parsonage, fireside, quarters, roof

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The old rectory stood proudly on the hill, overlooking the quaint village below.

The rectory's garden was a riot of color, with blooming roses, peonies, and irises.

The parish priest lived in the rectory, a stone's throw from the church.

The villagers often gathered at the rectory for tea and conversation.