pew
noun
(in a church) one of a number of fixed, benchlike seats with backs, accessible by aisles, for the use of the congregation.
pews
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pluralof pew.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"We're going to remove all the pews so we can fit as many wheelchairs as possible. We want people with disabilities to be the protagonists," director Jorge Silanes told AFP.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
The Mothers of East Los Angeles — the legendary women’s group that took on Eastside politicos in the 1980s and 1990s — was born in Resurrection’s pews.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Endorf credits more than loneliness for filling pews.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
The Pot Noodles on the pews were a surprise the funeral director thought up.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
To top it off, there were what looked to be pews shoved up against the wall, and the two windows had honest-to-goodness stained glass.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
