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abbey
1[ ab-ee ]
noun
- a monastery under the supervision of an abbot or a convent under the supervision of an abbess.
- the group of buildings comprising such a monastery or convent.
- the church of an abbey.
Abbey
2[ ab-ee ]
noun
- Edward, 1927–89, U.S. novelist and nature writer.
- Edwin Austin, 1852–1911, U.S. painter and illustrator.
- a first name, form of Abigail.
abbey
/ ˈæbɪ /
noun
- a building inhabited by a community of monks or nuns governed by an abbot or abbess
- a church built in conjunction with such a building
- such a community of monks or nuns
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of abbey1
Example Sentences
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When ‘Downton Abbey’ returns Sunday night, its fashion fans are in for a familiar treat.
It is the most animated this Downton Abbey fan has ever seen Lady Grantham.
SURPRISES Downton Abbey You've got to be kidding me with this one.
That's fine and well, until you see that Downton Abbey was nominated again.
Cecilia says they were all talking of it at Maundrell Abbey, where of course it is a peculiarly interesting topic.
Musical festival in Westminster abbey, in commemoration of the birthday of Handel.
Thereupon the Prince went to Westminster Abbey and conferred knighthood upon his companions.
The abbey gate still stands as a massive archway at one end of the river bridge.
The dale gradually opens into a beautiful valley and here the old abbey is charmingly situated on the banks of the river.
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