censer Definition
a container in which incense is burned, typically during religious ceremonies.
Using censer: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "censer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The priest swung the censer back and forth.
Example
The censer was filled with fragrant incense.
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The censer is an important part of many religious ceremonies.
censer Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for censer
- thurible
- incense burner
- perfume holder
Phrases with censer
Example
The priest swung the censer during the ceremony.
censer bearer
a person who carries the censer during a religious ceremony
Example
The censer bearer walked slowly down the aisle.
Example
The golden censer was brought out for the most important ceremonies.
Origins of censer
from Old French 'encensier', from Latin 'incensum', meaning 'something burnt'
Summary: censer in Brief
'Censer' [sen-ser] is a noun that refers to a container used for burning incense, typically during religious ceremonies. It is often swung back and forth to spread the smoke, and carried by a censer bearer. The 'golden censer' is a special type of censer made of gold.
