Pew Meaning in English
word
ˈpju
PYOO
pjˈuː
PYOO
Definition
A long wooden bench, usually with a back, where people sit in a church.
Usage & Nuances
'Pew' is mainly used for church seating, not just any bench. In some informal speech, 'pew' can also be an exclamation about a bad smell, but the main meaning is church furniture.
Spanish: banco (de iglesia)Portuguese (BR): banco (de igreja)Portuguese (PT): banco (de igreja)Chinese (Simplified): 长椅（教堂用）Chinese (Traditional): 長椅（教堂用）Hindi: पीयू (चर्च में लकड़ी की बेंच)Arabic: مقعد (في الكنيسة)Bengali: গির্জার বেঞ্চRussian: церковная скамьяJapanese: 教会の長椅子Vietnamese: ghế dài nhà thờKorean: 교회 긴 의자Turkish: kilise sırasıUrdu: کلیسا کی بینچIndonesian: bangku gereja
Example Sentences
We sat on a wooden pew during the church service.
basic
The old church still has the original pews.
basic
Children like to slide across the pew during the break.
basic
I found a spot on the back pew so I wouldn’t be too noticeable.
natural
He nervously tapped his fingers on the pew while waiting for the wedding to begin.
natural
All the pews were filled for the Christmas service.
natural