Calvary

American  

[kal-vuh-ree] / ˈkæl və ri /

noun

plural

Calvaries

1. Bible. Golgotha, the place where Jesus was crucified.

2. Often calvary a sculptured representation of the Crucifixion, usually erected in the open air.

3. none calvary an experience or occasion of extreme suffering, especially mental suffering.

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calvary ¹ British  

/ ˈkælvərɪ /

noun

1. (often capital) a representation of Christ's crucifixion, usually sculptured and in the open air

2. any experience involving great suffering

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Calvary ² British  

/ ˈkælvərɪ /

noun

1. Also called: Golgotha.  the place just outside the walls of Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified

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Calvary Cultural  

1. The hill near Jerusalem (see also Jerusalem) on which Jesus was crucified. The name is Latin for “Place of the Skull”; it is also called Golgotha. (See Crucifixion.)

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Pronunciation

See irrelevant.

Etymology

Origin of Calvary

First recorded before 1000; from Late Latin Calvāria “Calvary,” from Latin calvāria “a skull,” used to translate Greek kraníon cranium, itself a translation of the Aramaic name; Golgotha

Example Sentences

The contemporary Christian artist, who recently finished sold-out concerts at Downey Calvary Chapel and the Wiltern, had never tried his hand at voice acting.

From Los Angeles Times

Class was in session at Calvary Christian School.

From Los Angeles Times

The roof of Calvary Church of Pacific Palisades, a neighborhood landmark, was burning.

From Los Angeles Times

At Calvary Christian School, a teacher told The Times they were surprised by the speed of the Palisades fire.

From Los Angeles Times

Residents said when officials first issued evacuation orders, the fire quickly jumped from five miles up Palisades Drive to just half a mile, near Calvary Christian School.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• agony
• anguish
• calamity
• difficulty
• nightmare
• torment
• torture
• trial