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Sacred Heart

American  

noun

Roman Catholic Church.
  1. the physical heart of Jesus, to which special devotion is offered as a symbol of His love and redemptive sacrifice.


Sacred Heart British  

noun

  1. the heart of Jesus Christ, a symbol of His love and sacrifice

  2. a representation of this, usually bleeding, as an aid to devotion

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Sacred Heart

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

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Jamie Conroy, is the manager of the under-14s Sacred Heart Youth Football Club team, also based in Luton, where Noah had previously played before Sundon Park Rangers.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

But Bruni easily could have been talking about Sacred Heart Hospital, whose staff vacillates between bridging the compassion gap between medical professionals and patients and managing our expectations.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Now, J.D. is a concierge doctor, while Turk and Elliot have advanced to leadership positions at Sacred Heart.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Especially for Orla, Caite and Iona, who are pupils of Duffy's old school - Sacred Heart Grammar.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Fintan’s flat is like a chapel.There are two pictures, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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