Parsonage

/ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
noun

The house of a minister or priest in charge of a church.

The minister invited us to have lunch at his parsonage.
Visual representation of "parsonage" - The house of a minister or priest in charge of a church

Often appears as...

  • parsonage house
  • parsonage lawn
noun

The house of a minister or priest in charge of a church.

The minister invited us to have lunch at his parsonage.
Visual representation of "parsonage" - The house of a minister or priest in charge of a church

Often appears as...

  • parsonage house
  • parsonage lawn
Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "parsonage"
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Religious Residence

The parsonage is specifically linked to religious communities and used by clergy.

Illustration for Religious Residence
The bishop visited the parsonage for a meeting with the local pastor.
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Not a Church

Although related to the church, a parsonage is not a place of worship but a residence.

Illustration for Not a Church
After the service, we went to the parsonage, which was just behind the church.
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Historical Context

Parsonages are traditional and may be found in older, historical neighborhoods.

Illustration for Historical Context
The historic parsonage was preserved as a monument to the town's heritage.
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Religious Residence

The parsonage is specifically linked to religious communities and used by clergy.

Illustration for Religious Residence
The bishop visited the parsonage for a meeting with the local pastor.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not a Church

Although related to the church, a parsonage is not a place of worship but a residence.

Illustration for Not a Church
After the service, we went to the parsonage, which was just behind the church.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Historical Context

Parsonages are traditional and may be found in older, historical neighborhoods.

Illustration for Historical Context
The historic parsonage was preserved as a monument to the town's heritage.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Religious Residence

The parsonage is specifically linked to religious communities and used by clergy.

Illustration for Religious Residence
The bishop visited the parsonage for a meeting with the local pastor.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not a Church

Although related to the church, a parsonage is not a place of worship but a residence.

Illustration for Not a Church
After the service, we went to the parsonage, which was just behind the church.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Historical Context

Parsonages are traditional and may be found in older, historical neighborhoods.

Illustration for Historical Context
The historic parsonage was preserved as a monument to the town's heritage.
Visual representation of the word "Parsonage"

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Quote examples

Eleanor Catton

New Zealander Author

My parents took me to the Bronte parsonage in England when I was a teenager. I had a fight with my mum, burst into tears, jumped over a stile and ran out into the moors. It felt very authentic: A moor really is an excellent place to have a temper tantrum.
Portrait of Eleanor Catton

Quote examples

Countee Cullen

American Poet

I was reared in the conservative atmosphere of a Methodist parsonage.
Portrait of Countee Cullen

Quote examples

Eleanor Catton

New Zealander Author

My parents took me to the Bronte parsonage in England when I was a teenager. I had a fight with my mum, burst into tears, jumped over a stile and ran out into the moors. It felt very authentic: A moor really is an excellent place to have a temper tantrum.
Portrait of Eleanor Catton

Quote examples

Countee Cullen

American Poet

I was reared in the conservative atmosphere of a Methodist parsonage.
Portrait of Countee Cullen
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