holy water

noun

: water blessed by a priest and used as a purifying sacramental

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When most people think of the Catholic Church, things like rosaries, holy water, and crucifixes usually come to mind. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024 Two priests stood like marble cliffs at the edge of the altar, tossing holy water into the air to bless the many objects flung toward them. Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024 With lower stakes and safer ships, holy water and blood were soon replaced with Champagne. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024 According to the investigators’ account, their car began to swerve erratically on the ride home, prompting Ed to spritz Annabelle with holy water. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for holy water 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of holy water was before the 12th century

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“Holy water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holy%20water. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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holy water

noun
: water blessed by a priest and used to purify

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