Eucharist

noun

Eu·​cha·​rist ˈyü-k(ə-)rəst 

1

: communion sense 2a

2

Christian Science : spiritual communion with God

eucharistic

ˌyü-kə-ˈri-stik 

adjective often capitalized

Examples of Eucharist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another showed Prevost holding up a plantain as a Eucharist, symbolizing the body of Christ. —Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025

Francis was accused by his critics of acting in this way with his positions on Eucharist for those remarried without a prior annulment and on blessings for gay couples. —Dennis Doyle, The Conversation, 8 May 2025

His story, chronicling his devotion to the Eucharist and his creation of a website cataloguing miracles, has inspired millions. —Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025

The Market Square parade was followed by services held at the church, which included the Blessing of the Palms and Holy Eucharist service. —Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English eukarist, from Anglo-French eukariste, from Late Latin eucharistia, from Greek, Eucharist, gratitude, from eucharistos grateful, from eu- + charizesthai to show favor, from charis favor, grace, gratitude; akin to Greek chairein to rejoice — more at yearn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Eucharist

• the Eucharist

Kids Definition

Eucharist

noun

Eu·​cha·​rist ˈyü-k(ə-)rəst 

: communion sense 1a

eucharistic

ˌyü-kə-ˈris-tik 

adjective often capitalized

Etymology

derived from Greek eucharistia "Eucharist, gratitude," from eu- "good" and charizesthai "to show favor or gratitude"