Baptistery

Pronunciation: /bæpˈtɪstəri/

Definitions of baptistery

noun a part of a church or cathedral in which baptism is administered, typically a tank or pool.

Example Sentences

A1 The baptistery is where people are baptized in the church.

A2 The baptistery in this cathedral is beautifully decorated with mosaic tiles.

B1 The history of the baptistery dates back to the medieval times.

B2 The baptistery is considered a significant architectural feature of the church.

C1 The intricate design of the baptistery showcases the craftsmanship of the artisans.

C2 Visitors are often in awe of the grandeur of the baptistery in this historic cathedral.

Examples of baptistery in a Sentence

formal The baptistery at the cathedral is a beautifully designed space for baptisms.

informal Let's meet at the baptistery before the church service starts.

slang I heard they're renovating the baptistery to make it more modern.

figurative Her heart felt like a baptistery, cleansed and purified after the emotional turmoil.

Grammatical Forms of baptistery

• plural: baptisteries
• comparative: more baptistery
• superlative: most baptistery
• present tense: baptistery
• future tense: will baptistery
• perfect tense: has baptisteried
• continuous tense: is baptistering
• singular: baptistery
• positive degree: baptistery
• infinitive: to baptistery
• gerund: baptistering
• participle: baptisteried

Origin and Evolution of baptistery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'baptistery' originated from the Latin word 'baptisterium' which was derived from the Greek word 'baptisterion'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a building or room used for Christian baptism, the term 'baptistery' has evolved to also include the structure or area within a church where baptismal rites are performed.