vestment
UK/'vestmәnt/US
GREC1
Definitions
n.
A ceremonial robe or garment, especially one worn by clergy during religious services
法衣，祭服（尤指神职人员在宗教仪式中穿的礼袍）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedvest (clothe) + -ment (result, thing) = a thing one is clothed in. The word attached itself to the church, so it narrowed from 'any garment' to specifically the ceremonial robes of clergy. Usually plural: the priest's vestments.
Root vest_garment still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.ceremonial vestments礼仪法衣
- 2.priestly vestments神父的祭服
- 3.liturgical vestments礼拜用法衣
Example Sentences
- 1.
The bishop put on his ceremonial vestments before the mass.
- 2.
The cathedral keeps centuries-old vestments in a locked cabinet.
Easily Confused
vestment vs garment — garment is the neutral word for any single piece of clothing. vestment is narrow and formal: ceremonial/religious robes. All vestments are garments, but you would never call your jeans a vestment.