Sacristy

Pronunciation: /ˈsækˈɑɹˈaɪɛstiwaɪ/

Sacristy (noun)

  1. A room in a church where priests keep and prepare religious items before services.
  2. A side room used for storing church clothing and objects used in ceremonies.

Examples

  • The priest prepares for the service in the sacristy.
  • After the ceremony, the choir waits quietly in the sacristy.