as in monastery
a residence for men under religious vows monks living in a cloister in the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Examples of cloister in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, Paolo Nutini was wandering around in the cloister. Billboard Italy, Billboard, 27 June 2024 Detailed preservation efforts restored the original cloisters and its frescoes dating back to 1223, and a Baroque church with marble altar and Majolica floor, all of which are gracefully integrated with the upscale property perched 262 feet above the sea. Annelise Sorensen, TIME, 25 July 2024 Visit the magnificent Norman-Arab striped cathedral and its Moorish cloister and the Museo della Carta to learn about the history of paper-making and wander the ancient covered lanes that lead towards the Valle dei Mulini. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024 The many distant theaters in which Australians have served are inscribed in the cloisters of the Australian War Memorial, in Canberra. Michael Fullilove, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017 See all Example Sentences for cloister 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'cloister.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Podcast

Thesaurus Entries Near cloister

Cite this Entry

“Cloister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloister. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on cloister

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!