vestment

noun

vest·ment ˈves(t)-mənt

: an outer garment

especially : a robe of ceremony or office

vestments ˈves(t)-mənts

plural : clothing, garb

: a covering resembling a garment

: one of the articles of the ceremonial attire and insignia worn by ecclesiastical officiants and assistants as indicative of their rank and appropriate to the rite being celebrated

vestmental

ves(t)-ˈmen-tᵊl

adjective

Examples of vestment in a Sentence

wore professional vestments to the interview to give her potential future employer a good first impression

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Meanwhile, the elaborate vestments that were designed by costume designer Lisy Christl shifted his movements. —

Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 Fiennes and Berger tussled briefly over which costumes to use for the cardinals after Fiennes met with the British cardinal and tried on his vestments. —

Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2024 In addition to royals and other members sporting the ensemble each year for the ceremony, the Prince of Wales wore the Order of the Garter vestment at his father's coronation in May 2023. —

Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024 Some were hiding behind the vestments for the sake of others. —

Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vestment