Parsonage

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/

Definitions of parsonage

noun a house provided by a church for its pastor

Example Sentences

A1 The parsonage is where the priest lives.

A2 The small village had a charming parsonage for the local pastor.

B1 The historical parsonage was converted into a museum.

B2 The parsonage was a beautiful old building with a large garden.

C1 The parsonage was renovated to preserve its original architecture.

C2 The parsonage's interior was elegantly decorated with antique furniture.

Examples of parsonage in a Sentence

formal The parsonage is a beautiful residence provided for the clergy member and their family.

informal The parsonage is where the pastor lives with their family.

slang The parsonage is like the preacher's pad.

figurative The parsonage symbolizes the spiritual home of the community.

Grammatical Forms of parsonage

• past tense: parsonaged
• plural: parsonages
• comparative: more parsonage
• superlative: most parsonage
• present tense: parsonages
• future tense: will parsonage
• perfect tense: have parsonaged
• continuous tense: is parsonaging
• singular: parsonage
• positive degree: parsonage
• infinitive: to parsonage
• gerund: parsonaging
• participle: parsonaged

Origin and Evolution of parsonage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'parsonage' originated from the Old French word 'parsonege' which came from the Latin word 'persona' meaning 'person'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the residence of a parson or clergyman, the word 'parsonage' has evolved to also signify the official residence of any member of the clergy.