Pronunciation: /ˈklɔɪstər/
noun a covered walk in a convent, monastery, college, or cathedral
A1 The monks lived in a cloister within the monastery.
A2 The cloister was a peaceful place for meditation and reflection.
B1 Visitors are welcome to explore the beautiful cloister of the cathedral.
B2 The cloister's architecture is a perfect example of Gothic design.
C1 The cloister's intricate carvings and sculptures are a sight to behold.
C2 The cloister's history dates back to the 12th century, making it a significant cultural landmark.
verb to surround with a cloister
A1 She likes to cloister herself in her room when she needs some alone time.
A2 The monks would cloister themselves away from the distractions of the outside world.
B1 The writer would cloister himself in his study for hours on end, working on his latest novel.
B2 The artist cloistered herself in her studio, creating masterpiece after masterpiece.
C1 The CEO cloisters himself in his office, making important decisions that impact the entire company.
C2 The scientist cloistered herself in the lab, conducting groundbreaking research that could change the course of history.
formal The nuns spent their days in quiet contemplation within the cloister.
informal Let's sneak into the cloister and have a peaceful moment away from the crowd.
slang I heard there's a secret party happening in the cloister tonight.
figurative His mind was like a cloister, secluded and protected from the chaos of the outside world.
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