Vestry: meaning, definitions and examples

religious setting

A vestry is a room or building attached to a church, used for various purposes related to the church's administration and organization. Traditionally, it is where clergy members dress for services and store vestments and other ecclesiastical items. Additionally, vestries can serve as meeting rooms for church committees or groups. It plays a significant role in the logistical and operational aspects of religious services.

church room, clergy room, sacristy

Examples of usage

• The ministers gathered in the vestry before the service began.

• The church's vestry was renovated to accommodate more meetings.

• Children often play in the vestry during long services.

• She found her lost scarf in the vestry after the wedding.