vestment

/ˈvestmənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈvestmənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈves(t)-mənt/ (ame, mw)

vestment — noun

1. a special garment that a priest or other clergy member wears for a church ceremo

1.名詞C1
釋義

a special garment that a priest or other clergy member wears for a church ceremony

例句

Before mass, Father Miguel put on a green vestment in the side room.

church context: put on a vestment

Adina folded the silk vestment after the Easter service ended.

collocation: silk vestment

同義詞
  • robe

    a broader term that can also describe legal, academic, or domestic garments

  • cassock

    a specific long clerical garment, not the general name for service clothing

  • alb

    a particular white liturgical garment rather than the overall category

文法句型

wear a vestment

put on a vestment

用法筆記

Usually refers to clothing worn by priests, bishops, or other clergy for worship. In broader ceremonial contexts, robe is the more common word.

常見錯誤

❌The choir wore vestments to stay warm outside.
✅The priest wore a vestment for the church service.
💡A vestment is a ceremonial church garment, not ordinary outer clothing.