consecration

noun

con·​se·​cra·​tion ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkrā-shən 

1

: the act or ceremony of consecrating

2

: the state of being consecrated

3

capitalized : the part of a Communion rite in which the bread and wine are consecrated

Synonyms

• blessing
• hallowing
• sanctification

Examples of consecration in a Sentence

the consecration of the Host during Communion

Recent Examples on the Web

By eliminating the physical emblem of papal power, the Church underscores that the authority of the previous pope cannot be transferred, thus paving the way for the election and consecration of a new leader. —Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025

But this consecration can be frightening too, as Western stars have almost immediately embraced Nigerian sounds. —Billboard France, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025

The consecration, involving holy water, chrism oil, incense and prayer, transforms the altar into a sacred centerpiece of the cathedral. —Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024

Ulrich after the consecration of the new main altar. —Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing consecration

• self-consecration

Rhymes for consecration

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

consecration

noun

con·​se·​cra·​tion ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkrā-shən 

1

: the act or ceremony of consecrating

2

: the state of being consecrated