friary

noun
UK: /ˈfraɪəri/
US: /ˈfraɪəri/

  1. A building or community where friars live.

    1. The friary is old and quiet.
    2. The old friary had a beautiful garden where the friars often prayed.

Synonyms

monastery convent

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "friary": monastery, convent.

Example usage of "friary": "The friary is old and quiet.". More examples on the page.