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church book

American  

noun

  1. any of various books commonly used by a church, as a service book or a parish register.


Etymology

Origin of church book

before 1050; Middle English, Old English

Example Sentences

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Like Woods, she was already steeped in DiAngelo’s ideas; Southern had led two church book groups in discussing “White Fragility.”

From New York Times

In response, another Twitter user shared their own grandmother’s church book recipe — albeit a “refined” version, which calls for white wine and garlic.

From Fox News

At age 11, he picked up a virology textbook at a church book fair.

From New York Times

The new wording for the church Book of Order extends that authorization to every congregation and reads, "Marriage involves a unique commitment between two people, traditionally a man and a woman, to love and support each other for the rest of their lives."

From US News

The new wording for the church Book of Order, which authorizes same-sex marriages churchwide, will read, “Marriage involves a unique commitment between two people, traditionally a man and a woman, to love and support each other for the rest of their lives.”

From Washington Times