refectory

[US]/rɪˈfektri/
[UK]/rɪˈfektri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. dining hall or cafeteria in a monastery, college, etc.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

The students gathered in the refectory for lunch.

The refectory is where the monks eat their meals together.

The refectory was filled with the delicious aroma of food.

The refectory is a place for communal dining.

The refectory is a large room with long tables and benches.

The students lined up in the refectory to get their food.

The refectory serves as a gathering place for the school community.

The refectory is where students can socialize and eat together.

The refectory is usually open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The refectory staff work hard to prepare meals for the students.

Real-world Examples

Provided you warn the refectory in advance, it won't be problem.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 6

Yes, the refectory's open all day.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 6

We also request that there be the offices of the Student Counselling Centre, moving this from the Refectory.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 4

It was the monks' refectory of an abbey that King Henry sold after the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 6

The dinner bell rang and I made my way to the refectory.

Source: Blade (Part Two)

The ballot was decided to be held in a refectory.

Source: Pan Pan

Elliott was all for Louis Quinze, while Isabel wanted a refectory table and Italian chairs.

Source: Blade (Part 1)

A novice took up his position near the refectory door and in a monotonous voice read from an edifying work.

Source: Blade (Part Two)

Beyond this first refectory came that of the messengers and carmen, where the meals were served irregularly, according to the needs of the moment.

Source: Women's Paradise (Middle)

The refectory was a great, low-ceiled, gloomy room; on two long tables smoked basins of something hot, which, however, to my dismay, sent forth an odour far from inviting.

Source: Jane Eyre (Original Version)

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