pew Meaning & Definition
What Does Pew Mean?
As a noun, pew means One of the long benches in a church, seating several persons, usually fixed to the floor and facing the chancel. It can also mean The congregation of a church. As a verb, it means To furnish with pews. As an interjection, it means An expression of disgust in response to an unpleasant odor.
Pew in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb, interjection |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pjuː/ |
| Synonyms | church bench |
| Plural | pews |
| Verb forms | pews, pewing, pewed |
Pew Definition (Noun)
- One of the long benches in a church, seating several persons, usually fixed to the floor and facing the chancel.
In many churches some pews are reserved for either clerical or liturgical officials such as canons, or for prominent families.
- The congregation of a church.
- An enclosed compartment in a church which provides seating for a group of people, often a prominent family.
- Any structure shaped like a church pew, such as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in a theatre; or a pen or sheepfold.
- A chair; a seat.
Pull up a pew.
Pew as a Verb
- To furnish with pews.
Pew as an Interjection
- An expression of disgust in response to an unpleasant odor.
Interjection
- Representative of the sound made by the firing of a gun, particularly a blaster in science fiction.
Interjection
- Representative of the sound made by the firing of a gun.
Synonyms of Pew
Pew synonyms and antonyms →Pew in a Sentence
In many churches some pews are reserved for either clerical or liturgical officials such as canons, or for prominent families.
Pull up a pew.
Word Forms & Grammar
pew (plural pews)
pew (third-person singular simple present pews, present participle pewing, simple past and past participle pewed)
pew
Words That Rhyme With Pew
Origin of Pew
Origin 1: From Middle English pewe, from Old French puiee, puïe (“balustrade, balcony”), from Latin podia, plural of podium (“parapet, podium”), from Ancient Greek πόδιον (pódion, “little foot”), from πούς (poús, “foot”). Doublet of podia.
Origin 2: See phew.
Origin 3: Onomatopoeic.
Questions People Ask About Pew
Is pew a noun or a verb?
Pew is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an interjection.
What is another word for pew?
Close synonyms of pew are church bench. See the full list of pew synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of pew?
The plural of pew is pews.
What is the past tense of pew?
The past tense of pew is pewed. The present participle is pewing.