baptistry

/'bæptistri/ Cách viết khác : (baptistery) /'bæptistri/

Thân thiện

A priest pours water from a small bowl in the baptistry.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A basin or font used for baptism: A "baptistry" is a receptacle, typically a large bowl or pool, that holds water for the Christian sacrament of baptism.
   • A part of a church containing the baptismal font: In architecture, a "baptistry" can also refer to the area or separate chapel within a church building where baptisms are performed.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The ancient stone baptistry in the cathedral is carved from a single block of marble.
  • The priest poured water from the baptistry over the infant's head.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Architectural Context: In early Christian and medieval architecture, a baptistry was often a separate, centrally-planned building near a cathedral.
  • The Baptistry of St. John in Florence is famous for its magnificent doors.

Variants and Related Words

• Baptistery (noun): An alternative spelling with the same meaning.
  • The guide explained the history of the ancient baptistery.

Synonyms

• Font: A basin, often of stone, holding water for baptism.
• Baptismal font: The specific term for the receptacle used in the baptism ceremony.

Học thuật

Noun

1. bowl for baptismal water

Từ đồng nghĩa

• baptismal font
• baptistery
• font