Pew

usgb/pjuː/
noun

A long bench with a back, for seating people in a church.

The congregation sat on the pews during the church service.
Visual representation of "pew" - A long bench with a back, for seating people in a church.

Often appears as...

  • church pew
  • wooden pew
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Church Furniture

Pew specifically refers to seating in a religious context, mainly churches.

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The old church's pews creaked during the quiet sermon.
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Material Commonality

Most pews are made of wood, tying to traditional church designs.

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The wooden pews were polished for the holiday service.
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Fixed Seating

Unlike chairs, pews are often fixed to the floor, immovable.

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Children played around the fixed pews after the service.
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