Sacred Heart

American

noun

Roman Catholic Church.

the physical heart of Jesus, to which special devotion is offered as a symbol of His love and redemptive sacrifice.

Sacred Heart British

noun

the heart of Jesus Christ, a symbol of His love and sacrifice
a representation of this, usually bleeding, as an aid to devotion

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Etymology

Origin of Sacred Heart

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

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But Bruni easily could have been talking about Sacred Heart Hospital, whose staff vacillates between bridging the compassion gap between medical professionals and patients and managing our expectations.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

The medical staff at Sacred Heart will also be joined by newcomers including British actor Jacob Dudman.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

High on a hilltop in the rebel-controlled areas is the church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025

McMahon served for two years on the Connecticut Board of Education and has been a board member of Sacred Heart University, a Catholic school Connecticut.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024

Mam tells us,That’s the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and I want to know why the man’s heart is on fire and why doesn’t He throw water on it?

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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