abbey
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.
Origin of abbey
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Edward, 1927–89, U.S. novelist and nature writer.
Edwin Austin, 1852–1911, U.S. painter and illustrator.
a female given name, form of Abigail.
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How to use abbey in a sentence
Northanger abbey’s superlative, per Vox’s Constance Grady, is Jane Austen’s funniest novel.
One Good Thing: Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey is funny, just like love | Siobhan McDonough | February 4, 2022 | VoxWhen the roommates enter some sticky territory regarding hookups, particularly Kamari and abbey, they handle their miscommunications and discomfort with a level of grace and maturity you don’t even see on reality shows depicting fortysomethings.
‘Twentysomethings: Austin’ Is Netflix’s Horny, Silly Stab at a Pandemic ‘Real World’ | Kyndall Cunningham | December 17, 2021 | The Daily BeastRemodeled over centuries, the abbey melds architectural styles but exudes harmony and calm.
In France, Narbonne takes a turn in the international spotlight | Sylvie Bigar | October 29, 2021 | Washington PostThe queen is sending Marie—an ungainly girl with large bones, and an illegitimate Plantagenet child to boot—to a far-off and troubled abbey, where Marie will become prioress.
Why Nun Stories Are About to Become Your Next Pop-Culture Obsession | Stephanie Zacharek | September 2, 2021 | TimeThey display art and artifacts long in storage, set in a modern museum high above the abbey nave.
My trip to London was canceled, so I took it on YouTube instead | Nancy Nathan | December 10, 2020 | Washington Post
The Real-Life ‘Downton’ Millionairesses Who Changed BritainBy Tim Teeman Lady Grantham of ‘Downton abbey’ is far from an anomaly.
Six Must-Read Stories About Gay Mormon Husbands and Iranian Drug Wars | The Daily Beast | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen ‘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.
The Real-Life ‘Downton’ Millionairesses Who Changed Britain | Tim Teeman | December 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSURPRISES Downton abbey You've got to be kidding me with this one.
15 Enraging Golden Globe TV Snubs and Surprises: Amy Poehler, 'Mad Men' & More | Kevin Fallon | December 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThat's fine and well, until you see that Downton abbey was nominated again.
15 Enraging Golden Globe TV Snubs and Surprises: Amy Poehler, 'Mad Men' & More | Kevin Fallon | December 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTCecilia says they were all talking of it at Maundrell abbey, where of course it is a peculiarly interesting topic.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonMusical festival in Westminster abbey, in commemoration of the birthday of Handel.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThereupon the Prince went to Westminster abbey and conferred knighthood upon his companions.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonThe abbey gate still stands as a massive archway at one end of the river bridge.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. MurphyThe dale gradually opens into a beautiful valley and here the old abbey is charmingly situated on the banks of the river.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. Murphy
British Dictionary definitions for abbey
/ (ˈæbɪ) /
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
Origin of abbey
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