Pronunciation: /ˈvɛst.mənt/

Definitions of vestment

noun a garment, especially a robe or gown worn as an indication of office or authority

Example Sentences

A1 The priest wore a white vestment during the church service.

A2 The choir members wore matching blue vestments for the performance.

B1 The bishop's ornate vestment was embroidered with intricate designs.

B2 The royal family's ceremonial vestments were displayed in the museum.

C1 The elaborate vestments worn by the pope are considered symbols of his authority.

C2 The historical vestments from the medieval era are carefully preserved in the museum.

Examples of vestment in a Sentence

formal The priest wore a traditional white vestment during the ceremony.

informal She couldn't find her favorite vestment for the special occasion.

slang I borrowed my brother's vestment for the party last night.

figurative The CEO considered the new investment as a valuable vestment in the company's future.

Grammatical Forms of vestment

past tense

vested

plural

vestments

comparative

more vestmented

superlative

most vestmented

present tense

vests

future tense

will vest

perfect tense

have vested

continuous tense

is vesting

singular

vestment

positive degree

vested

infinitive

to vest

gerund

vesting

participle

vesting

Origin and Evolution of vestment

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'vestment' originated from the Latin word 'vestimentum', which means clothing or garment.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'vestment' has come to specifically refer to the ceremonial robes worn by clergy during religious services.