Definition of pew Pew
/pjuˈ/ - [pyu] - pew
We found 10 definitions of pew from 5 different sources.
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What does pew mean?
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NounPlural: pews |
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| pew - long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation | ||
| church bench | ||
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Wiktionary 
- pew (Noun)
One of the long benches in a church, seating several persons, usually fixed to the floor and facing the chancel. - pew (Noun)
An enclosed compartment in a church which provides seating for a group of people, often a prominent family. - pew (Noun)
Any structure shaped like a church pew, such as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc. ; a box in a theatre; or a pen or sheepfold. - pew (Verb)
To furnish with pews.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- pew (n.)
One of the compartments in a church which are separated by low partitions, and have long seats upon which several persons may sit; -- sometimes called slip. Pews were originally made square, but are now usually long and narrow. - pew (n.)
Any structure shaped like a church pew, as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in theater; a pen; a sheepfold. - pew (v. t.)
To furnish with pews.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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pū, n. an enclosed seat in a church.—ns. Pew′-fell′ow, companion; Pew′-hold′er, one who rents a pew in a church; Pew′-ō′pener, an attendant who opens pews in a church; Pew′-rent, rent paid for the use of a pew in church. [O. Fr. pui, a raised place—L. podium, a front seat in the amphitheatre—Gr. podion, orig. a footstool—pous, podos, foot.]
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🔤- pew, noun, singular of pews.
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