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The correct spelling is pews.

How to pronounce pews

noun

IPA: /pjuːz/

Say it like: Pew-s

The correct spelling is pews. 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. 1.One of the long benches in a church, seating several persons, usually fixed to the floor and facing the chancel.
  2. 2.An enclosed compartment in a church which provides seating for a group of people, often a prominent family.
  3. 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. 4.A chair; a seat.

verb

  1. 1.To furnish with pews.

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