Definition

A small space or cupboard, often found in a church, used to store sacred items like vessels and clothing, or in British English, a pantry for keeping food.

Example

The priest carefully placed the chalice in the ambry after the service.

Conversation

Have you ever seen the ambry in that old church downtown?

No, I haven't been there in years. What's it like?

It's really interesting; they keep all the sacred vessels there.

That sounds cool! I should check it out next time I'm in the area.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ambry originates from Old French 'ambree' (meaning a cupboard or storage place) and is related to the Latin 'armarium' (meaning a place for tools or a cupboard). The word 'ambry' refers to a storage space or cupboard, particularly for sacred vessels in a church.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'ambry' as a special 'cupboard' ('ambree') where important items are stored, especially in a religious context.

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