How to Pronounce "vestry"
word
ˈvɛstri
VES-tree
vˈɛstɹi
VES-tree
Definition
A vestry is a room in a church where priests or church officials put on their special clothes and sometimes hold small meetings or keep church items.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɛstri
British English
vˈɛstɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VES-tree
UK
VES-tree
Listen in Context
The priest changed his robes in the vestry.
They store candles and books in the vestry.
The church has a small vestry next to the main hall.
After the service, the choir met in the vestry to talk.