pew

noun

ˈpyü 

1

: a compartment in the auditorium of a church providing seats for several persons

2

: one of the benches with backs and sometimes doors fixed in rows in a church

Examples of pew in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Going as far back as 100 years ago, Evangelicals have taken the gospel directly to the public, rather than just expecting people to show up in the pews. —Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024

More than a thousand attendees spilling out of its pews was not an uncommon sight in the 1960s, Talton wrote in his blog. —Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024

Additionally, her grandfather's green thumb ensured the sides of the church pews and altar were decorated with beautiful floral accents as well. —Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024

The forum lasted nearly two hours and roughly 100 people attended from both sides of the political aisle, filling the church aisles and pews. —Noah Alcala Bach, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pewe, from Middle French dialect (Picardy) puie balustrade, from Latin podia, plural of podium parapet, podium, from Greek podion base, diminutive of pod-, pous foot — more at foot

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

pew

noun

ˈpyü 

: one of the benches with backs and sometimes doors set in rows in a church