pew

word

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 বেঞ্চ Russian: церковная скамья Japanese: 教会の長椅子 Vietnamese: ghế dài nhà thờ Korean: 교회 긴 의자 Turkish: kilise sırası Urdu: کلیسا کی بینچ Indonesian: bangku gereja

Example Sentences

He nervously tapped his fingers on the pew while waiting for the wedding to begin.

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All the pews were filled for the Christmas service.

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We sat on a wooden pew during the church service.

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The old church still has the original pews.

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Children like to slide across the pew during the break.

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I found a spot on the back pew so I wouldn’t be too noticeable.

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