pew

[US]/pjuː/
[UK]/pju/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. long bench seat in a church
Word Forms
Pluralpews

Phrases & Collocations

church pew

quiet pew

pew research center

Example Sentences

the pews settled down.

Can't you find a pew somewhere?

The pews, the pulpit and the altar are of a piece with the simple elegance of the church itself.

I sat in my pew and heard him prate on for at least an hour and a half.

Good to see you! Take a pew and I’ll get us a drink.

The church was filled with people sitting in the pews.

The bride walked down the aisle of the church towards the pew where her groom was waiting.

The wooden pew creaked as the old man sat down heavily.

She knelt in prayer at the pew, seeking solace in her faith.

The choir sang hymns from the front of the church, facing the pews.

The children squirmed in their seats on the pew, unable to sit still during the long service.

She found an old Bible tucked away in the pew, left behind by a previous worshipper.

The pew cushions were embroidered with intricate patterns, adding a touch of elegance to the church.

The churchgoers filed into the pews, ready to listen to the Sunday sermon.

He sat at the end of the pew, lost in thought as he stared out the stained glass windows.

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