# vicarage

/vˈɪkæɹɪdʒ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/vicarage
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

the house where a vicar lives. It is usually located near the church in a small town or village.

For teachers: 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.

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