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The correct spelling is pew.
How to pronounce pew
noun
IPA: /pjuː/
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The correct spelling is pew. One of the long benches in a church, seating several persons, usually fixed to the floor and facing the chancel. For example: "In many churches some pews are reserved for either clerical or liturgical officials such as canons, or for prominent families."
Usage Examples
“In many churches some pews are reserved for either clerical or liturgical officials such as canons, or for prominent families.”
“Pull up a pew.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.One of the long benches in a church, seating several persons, usually fixed to the floor and facing the chancel.
- 2.An enclosed compartment in a church which provides seating for a group of people, often a prominent family.
- 3.Any structure shaped like a church pew, such as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in a theatre; or a pen or sheepfold.
- 4.A chair; a seat.
verb
- 1.To furnish with pews.
interjection
- 1.An expression of disgust in response to an unpleasant odor.
- 2.Representative of the sound made by the firing of a gun.
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