abbey

noun
UK: /ˈæb.i/
US: /ˈæb.i/

  1. A building or buildings occupied by a community of monks or nuns.

    1. We visited the old abbey near the town, which was very interesting. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ancient abbey ruins stood silently on the hill, a testament to centuries of history. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

priory convent monastery
abbey transitive-verb

  1. To renounce or disclaim something formally or solemnly.

    1. He will abbey his former beliefs. [ ] [ ]
    2. The suspect decided to abbey his statement in court regarding the stolen goods. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "abbey" is /ˈæb.i/ in British English and /ˈæb.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "abbey": priory, convent, monastery.

Example usage of "abbey": "We visited the old abbey near the town, which was very interesting.". More examples on the page.