Pew

Pronunciation: /pjuː/

Definitions of pew

noun a long bench with a back, placed in rows in the main part of some churches to seat the congregation

Example Sentences

A1 I sat in the back pew during church service.

A2 The old wooden pew creaked as I shifted my weight.

B1 The church pew was filled with parishioners listening to the sermon.

B2 The cushioned pew provided a comfortable place to sit during the long ceremony.

C1 The ornately carved pew was a beautiful addition to the historic church.

C2 The pew in the cathedral was adorned with intricate carvings and velvet cushions.

Examples of pew in a Sentence

formal The congregation sat quietly in the pew during the church service.

informal I saved you a spot in the pew for Sunday's service.

slang Let's snag a pew in the back for the concert.

figurative She felt like she was on a pew of judgment as all eyes turned towards her.

Grammatical Forms of pew

• past tense: pewed
• plural: pews
• comparative: more pew
• superlative: most pew
• present tense: pew
• future tense: will pew
• perfect tense: have pewed
• continuous tense: is pewing
• singular: pew
• positive degree: pew
• infinitive: to pew
• gerund: pewing
• participle: pewed

Origin and Evolution of pew

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'pew' originated from the Old French word 'puie' meaning balcony or enclosed space.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'pew' evolved to refer to a bench in a church for seating congregants during services.