Word
vicarage
UK/vˈɪkæɹɪdʒ/
Definition
n. the house where a vicar lives. It is usually located near the church in a small town or village.
n. the residence of a vicar or other parish priest. Often situated adjacent to or near the local church.
Examples
“The vicar lives in a small stone vicarage.”
“After the service, the vicar invited the guests to the vicarage for tea and scones.”
“The historic vicarage, built in the late eighteenth century, has been carefully restored to maintain its original architectural features while providing modern living comforts for the current clergy.”
Examples
simple
“The vicar lives in a small stone vicarage.”
contextual
“After the service, the vicar invited the guests to the vicarage for tea and scones.”
complex
“The historic vicarage, built in the late eighteenth century, has been carefully restored to maintain its original architectural features while providing modern living comforts for the current clergy.”
Etymology
From vicar + -age.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.