Corpus Christi

¹

[kawr-puhs kris-tee, -tahy]

noun

Roman Catholic Church.

1. a festival in honor of the Eucharist, celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday.

Corpus Christi

²

[kawr-puhs kris-tee]

noun

1. a seaport in S Texas.

Corpus Christi

¹

/ ˈkrɪstɪ /

noun

1. RC Church a festival in honour of the Eucharist, observed on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday

Corpus Christi

²

/ ˈkrɪstɪ /

noun

1. a port in S Texas, on Corpus Christi Bay , an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico. Pop: 279 208 (2003 est)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Corpus Christi¹

1325–75; Middle English < Medieval Latin: literally, body of Christ

Word History and Origins

Origin of Corpus Christi¹

C14: from Latin: body of Christ

Example Sentences

“When I saw what you folks were doing up here in the Legislature, I got screaming mad,” said Christy Stockman, from Corpus Christi.

From Salon

Alexander Rogers, 20, was in his third year studying at the University of Oxford's Corpus Christi College when he took his own life in January.

From BBC

In south Texas, high temperatures continue to pose a threat and the weather service has issued heat advisory for several areas, including Corpus Christi, Laredo and McAllen.

From Seattle Times

The group performs around the city and has become a favorite of Corpus Christi mayor Paulette M. Guajardo, who invites them to participate in the Fourth of July celebration each year.

From Seattle Times

On the biggest stage, the walk-on from Windward got her shining moment, scoring five quick points in the final minutes of USC’s 87-55 victory over Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

From Los Angeles Times