parsonage

[ˈpɑːsənɪdʒ]

parsonage Definition

• 1. a house provided by a church for its parson or vicar
• 2. the office or benefice of a parson

Using parsonage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "parsonage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The parsonage was built in the 18th century.

• Example

  The church provided a comfortable parsonage for the new vicar.

• Example

  The parsonage was located next to the church.

parsonage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for parsonage

• vicarage
• rectory
• manse
• glebe house

Phrases with parsonage

• leave the parsonage

  to die

  Example

  He left the parsonage after a long illness.

• parsonage house

  a house provided by a church for its parson or vicar

  Example

  The parsonage house was located next to the church.

• parsonage garden

  a garden attached to a parsonage

  Example

  The parsonage garden was well-maintained and had a variety of flowers.

Origins of parsonage

from Medieval Latin 'persona', meaning 'parson' + '-age', indicating 'property'

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Summary: parsonage in Brief

'Parsonage' [ˈpɑːsənɪdʒ] refers to a house provided by a church for its parson or vicar, as well as the office or benefice of a parson. Examples include 'The church provided a comfortable parsonage for the new vicar.' and 'The parsonage was located next to the church.' The term also includes phrases like 'leave the parsonage,' which means 'to die.'