pew

Meanings

• noun

  A long seat for several persons in a church or other large building, usually with a high back and sometimes having a canopy or other covering.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pew
chew , new , brew , clue

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Variants

List of all variants of pew that leads to same result
pew , pews

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Etymology

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Old English 'pūf' or 'pīf' meaning 'a bench, seat, or settle'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest pew in the world is located in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, measuring over 130 feet long.

2. The word 'pew' is also used figuratively to describe a place or position of authority or preference.

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Related Concepts

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1. Church: A place of worship for Christians and other religions. Churches often have pews for seating during services.

2. Altar: A table or raised platform in a religious or spiritual context, often used for offerings and sacrifices. Pews are often arranged to face the altar in a church.

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Culture

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In Christian churches, pews are used for seating during religious services. They are often arranged in rows and face the altar. Pews have been used in art and literature to symbolize religious devotion and attendance.

How to Memorize "pew"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long bench with high backs, used for seating in a large building such as a church.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pew' with the idea of a long bench or seat in a religious setting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Entering Worship' to remember the meaning of 'pew' as a long seat in a church.

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