Sacred Heart

American

noun

Roman Catholic Church.

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

Sacred Heart British

noun

the heart of Jesus Christ, a symbol of His love and sacrifice
a representation of this, usually bleeding, as an aid to devotion

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Etymology

Origin of Sacred Heart

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

The medical staff at Sacred Heart will also be joined by newcomers including British actor Jacob Dudman.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

In her spare time, MacManus liked to travel with family and raise funds for Sacred Heart High School in Lincoln Heights, the all-girls academy she attended.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

He’s not against the Sacred Heart himself, it’s just that seeing the statue will remind him of his poor wife and give him the heartache.

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

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