nunnery

noun

nun·​nery ˈnə-nə-rē How to pronounce nunnery (audio)
ˈnən-rə-
plural nunneries
: a convent of nuns

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The ruins of the Iona nunnery were visible from one window of the hall. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024 She was then remanded in a nunnery, given a derisory sentence — less than two years in jail — before being released with a presidential pardon. Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024 Sarah Snook at Critics Choice: C- Is this the uniform of a strict headmistress of a nunnery? Alex Badia, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024 Shui Yung, the nunnery's expansion was informed by the architectural principles of the Tang Dynasty, resulting in a breathtaking structure crafted entirely from cypress wood—no nails required. Kissa Castañeda, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nunnery 

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nunnery was in the 14th century

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“Nunnery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nunnery. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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nunnery

noun
nun·​nery ˈnən-(ə-)rē How to pronounce nunnery (audio)
plural nunneries
: a convent of nuns
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